Justice Court Clerk

Navajo County•Winslow, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned. This role involves planning and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Justice Court, including preparing legal documents, maintaining court calendars, serving in court, managing records, communicating with various parties, preparing reports, resolving operational issues, and handling financial transactions for the court.

Requirements

Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology.
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Skill in taking and transcribing dictation.
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill to establish and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
three years progressive clerical experience
demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM
have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check
a valid drivers license

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments.
Prepares and maintains court calendars.
Serves in court.
Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files.
Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public.
Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations.
Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts.
Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks.
Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.