Justice Court Clerk Trainee (JP6) - Bowie

Cochise County•Bowie, AZ

2d•$17•Onsite

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 subject to the provisions of the Judicial Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year experience in performing clerical or legal clerical work.
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.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Ability to be covered by county insurance.

Nice To Haves

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.