Justice Court Clerk Trainee (JP5) - Sierra Vista
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs basic work in assisting customers, processing court documents and files, and basic general clerical and administrative duties for the Justice Court. This is an entry-level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the probationary period and the one-year training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Justice Court Clerk position. The position is grant funded with continued employment dependent upon grant funding. All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in performing clerical or legal clerical work.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
- Ability to be covered by county insurance.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to apply basic math skills to include accounting/bookkeeping principles, which include verifying daily cash intake and balancing end-of-day processes in accordance with Minimum Accounting Standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Answers routine incoming phone calls, emails, and questions from the public and court personnel.
- Sorts and stamps incoming court documents.
- Receives and receipts monies in accordance with Minimum Accounting Standards.
- Retrieves and delivers court documents and files to various locations within the Courthouse.
- Maintains accurate and complete digital and physical files.
- Collects data to maintain multiple logs and monthly/quarterly reports for the department.
- Prepares correspondence and court notifications for mailing.
- Accepts, marks, and maintains exhibits according to established procedures.
- Records court proceedings digitally and uses court forms to create a record of the proceedings.
- Enters data for sentencing, dispositions, and financial assessments.
- Processes interfaces with statewide AZPOINT system.
Benefits
- Membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
