Court Technician II - Clerk of Superior Court (1125)

Coconino County•Flagstaff, AZ

51d

About The Position

Under general supervision performs legal work of considerable difficulty and complexity such as recording, transcribing, and documenting all types of court proceedings including but not limited to civil, criminal, and probate and processing and distributing documents and papers; performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of progressively responsible clerical work; including at least one year experience as a Court Technician I; OR
Associate degree in a related field and two years of progressively responsible clerical work; including at least one year experience as a Court Technician I; OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of progressively responsible clerical work; including at least one year experience as a Court Technician I; OR
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Must be able to type 50 words per minute and take dictation at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment.
Must successfully pass background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
May be assigned to an alternate work schedule which includes evenings.
Considerable knowledge of: Court and legal terminology and procedures, Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, Procedures, guidelines and statutory requirements that govern the duties of courtroom clerks
Working knowledge of: Legal terminology and business English, Arizona statutes and Rules of Procedure, Computer applications
Skill in: Use of modern office equipment, Taking and transcribing dictation
Ability to: Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures, Maintain confidentiality of court matters, Perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment, Meet deadlines and maintain workflow, Type accurately, Accurately maintain records and prepare reports, Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, Follow written and verbal instructions, Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be adaptable and good at multi-tasking.
The candidate will possess the ability to listen and take quick but detailed notes while possibly performing other tasks, such as completing paperwork with accuracy.
The candidate must also be adaptable to changing schedules and procedures for different case types and judges.
Previous experience and/or understanding of Arizona legal processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attends all court hearings and determines, summarizes and records the points and decisions reached in the course of the proceedings
Prepares multiple documents to carry out the judgment of the court
Closes out criminal case files
Prepares and submits Motor Vehicle Department abstracts and DPS disposition reports using computer applications
Takes, transcribes and dockets courtroom dictation, including orders from the court and stipulations and motions from counsel
Summarizes court proceedings in minute entry form
Creates, processes and distributes official records of formal orders and other official and legal Documents at the direction of the Judge
Maintains control of case files during Court hearings and assures files are available at the scheduled time
Impanels grand jury and trial juries
Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure judge's ruling within legally set time limitations
Provides monthly re-cap of all under-advisements and statistics of hearings attended
Updates Court and judges' calendars based on Court orders
Coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants
Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits and assures exhibits are available at scheduled hearings
Certifies documents
Enters and maintains data in automated case management systems
Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials
Issues bench warrants
Prepares and maintains files
Assists in the training of court technicians