About this role
Justice Court Clerk
Description
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Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.
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Essential Job Functions
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Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments.
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Prepares and maintains court calendars.
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Serves in court.
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Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files.
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Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public.
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Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
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Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations.
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Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts.
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Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks.
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Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.
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Knowledge and Skills
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Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws.
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Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
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Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology.
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Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
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Skill in taking and transcribing dictation.
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Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
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Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
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Desirable Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED; AND three years progressive clerical experience; AND demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM; AND have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check; AND a valid drivers license.
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Employee Benefits
Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes:
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Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits
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Employer
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Navajo County