Judicial Clerk I

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to difficult legal office support to the courts which is often confidential and may include receptionist duties, document processing, typing, word processing, computer entry, record keeping and filing. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Courts. This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility list for future openings which will be used for six (6) months for positions in the First Judicial District Court, Juvenile Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Anticipated start date of August 3, 2026.

Requirements

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of accepting monies and making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the court to which assigned.
Knowledge of legal and court terminology.
Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.
Knowledge of business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Skill in composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
Skill in maintaining accurate case and office records.
Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skill in organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Skill in dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in interpreting, applying and explaining applicable codes and regulations.
Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assists public as primary customer service contact in-person and over the telephone.
May receive and process various legal documents such as court calendars, court orders, booking slips, probation reports, criminal records, petitions, proofs of service, garnishments, arrest warrants and other legal information for maintaining records.
Verifies, codes, edits, enters and retrieves legal data and prepares reports using a computer system following established formats; may access confidential statewide data files; performs background checks.
May review legal or court documents, arrest or incident records, probation reports, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, data and other information.
Locate and return case files for docketing of all legal documents received and filed.
Coordinates court hearings with attorneys, outside agencies and staff.
Checks court and legal documents for proper authorization and obtains missing signatures; refers documents to the proper staff.
Compiles data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures.
Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents from drafts, notes, or brief instructions.
May compose standard correspondence from brief instructions; may enter and retrieve information from a computer system.
May receive and process fees, fines or other monies; prepares receipts and balances money received; prepares reports as required.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, Court and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.