Superior Courtroom Clerk

Pima County, AZ • Tucson, AZ

59d • $21 - $28

About The Position

A Superior Courtroom Clerk independently performs complex work involving extensive knowledge of legal procedures and court hearings, statutes and rules of Court for specific legal disciplines. The position provides exposure to the various court proceedings to which courtroom clerks are assigned. Under minimal supervision, performs specific legal clerical tasks of moderate to high difficulty, assists and/or takes and transcribes minutes of court proceedings, prepares court orders and documents, and performs related work as required. A Superior Courtroom Clerk is able to perform duties for a multiple of judicial benches as assigned. CONTINUOUSLY SEEKING TALENT

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Typing 45 w.p.m. and demonstrated proficiency in composition, grammar and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a variety of judicial disciplines.
• Knowledge of: English composition, grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of: Word processing and Windows environment
• Knowledge of: Legal terminology and legal forms
• Knowledge of: Court proceedings
• Skills and Ability to: Take notes and transcribe/edit from recording equipment or shorthand or steno notes.
• Skills and Ability to: Work in Word and Windows environment.
• Skills and Ability to: Organize and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Skills and Ability to: Work well under pressure.
• Skills and Ability to: Follow brief oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.
• Skills and Ability to: Meet and communicate, both orally and in writing, with the judiciary, public, attorneys, law enforcement and court personnel and agencies
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Records and/or takes minutes of a variety of court proceedings, including oral motions, stipulations, avowals, rulings and orders.
• Transcribes from steno machine, shorthand notes or from recordings and produces minute entries and court-related paperwork on the computer under the review and/or guidance of Courtroom Clerk Instructions.
• Administers oaths to witnesses, jurors, interpreters and bailiffs/law clerks.
• Assists and/or completes all chain-of-custody documentation for law enforcement.
• Receives and marks exhibits (including drugs, weapons, and/or blood-borne pathogens), completes exhibit list, and ensures safekeeping of exhibits.
• Releases exhibits, which have been admitted into evidence, to the jury during deliberations and/or to counsel and law enforcement after trial.
• Impanels, draws alternates and polls jurors.
• Reads charges and reads and records verdicts.
• Assists and/or records matters taken under advisement to ensure judge's ruling within the time limitations prescribed by law
• Prepares certified copies, orders and reports in an expedited and/or timely manner within a defined timeframe.
• Develops and procures related exhibits and transcripts prior to court proceedings when necessary.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in everything that is done.
• Performs related duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees