Probation Services Assistant

Mohave County•Kingman, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of specialized legal clerical and secretarial work in direct support of legal functions and requiring distinct knowledge of legal procedures, documentation, and time constraints, and makes independent decisions regarding the processing of routine legal documents in support of the operation, functions and duties of Mohave County Probation. This is a working/journey position that works under general supervision. Work assignments may be in one or more specialty areas including but not limited to front counter, satellite office support, pre-sentence investigation, treatment, intake, juvenile detention, adult/juvenile supervision, drug court, and victim rights. The incumbent applies judgment to diversified subject matter, selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of general office, legal clerical, or accounting related experience, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Candidates that apply will be required to complete the online Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC).
Keyboarding speed at 35 words per minute for a five-minute test.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

A copy of the OPAC or equivalent certificate obtained within the last 12 months demonstrating keyboarding speed at 35 words per minute for a five-minute test may be submitted.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of specialized legal clerical and secretarial work in direct support of legal functions.
Possesses distinct knowledge of legal procedures, documentation, and time constraints.
Makes independent decisions regarding the processing of routine legal documents.
Supports the operation, functions, and duties of Mohave County Probation.
Applies judgment to diversified subject matter, selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures.