Court Services Clerk I

Town of Gilbert • 55 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Court Services Clerk I provides clerical and technical support to the courts. The role receives, prepares, and processes legal documents; maintains databases and automated files and records; receives and records payments; and prepares, schedules, or coordinates operational activities such as docket scheduling and bailiff and jury coordination. Excellent customer service in person and over the phone is essential. The position is on-site and reports to a Court Administrative Supervisor. Its schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is at-will and FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime compensation. A pre-employment drug screen and fingerprint background check are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of clerical experience in a legal or court work environment.
• Strong face-to-face and telephone customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to maintain positive working relationships with community members and coworkers.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload while multitasking.
• Pre-employment drug screen and fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and technical support to the courts.
• Receive, prepare, and process various types of legal documents.
• Maintain databases and automated files and records.
• Receive and record payments.
• Prepare, schedule, and/or coordinate operational activities, including docket scheduling and bailiff and jury coordination.
• Provide customer service in person and over the phone.

What This Job Offers

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