Court Clerk I - Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in case processing and legal clerical duties for the Clerk of Superior Court. This role involves interacting with the public, court personnel, judges, and attorneys, providing information, processing cases, and maintaining court records. The position requires strong clerical and customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of general office, administrative or clerical experience.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Clerk of Court and Yavapai County policies.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Current Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of Filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in Time management.
• Skill in Communicating effectively verbally, in writing, and orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with the public and employees.
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in Organizing and adhering to detail.
• Ability to complete detailed work accurately and in compliance with department standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adhere to the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, as well as Clerk of Court and Yavapai County policies.
• Ability to type at the minimum speed of thirty (30) WPM.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, parties, victims of crime, witnesses, and the public.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Works with parties in person, in writing and/or on the phone; provides information and assistance to the public without giving legal advice.
• Responds to inquiries from court personnel, judges, attorneys, and the public; answers calls; determines the caller’s needs; forwards/transfers or takes messages.
• Provides clerical support and assistance as required.
• Works with and assists staff; revises and/or sends correspondence; picks up, delivers, opens, and distributes mail.
• Makes photocopies, scans, and distributes documents, operates fax machine, and provides other office and customer services support and assistance as required.
• Accepts and receives monies and issues receipts as required for records requests.
• Updates electronic and/or manual case management systems.
• Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects, and updates data in the court management system; retrieves files and documents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED