County Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of Justice Court legal clerical work experience
• OR five (5) years of clerical, secretarial, customer service, paralegal or closely related work experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires successful completion of a background check
• Knowledge of Applicable State Statutes, court rules and administrative orders
• Knowledge of Yuma County policies and procedures
• Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology and business English
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding jury activity and courtroom behavior
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and skills training
• Knowledge of bookkeeping methods and accounting principles
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Skill in Operating office equipment
• Skill in preparing clear and comprehensive written and statistical reports
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Skill in following written and verbal instructions
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner
• Ability to plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, write, research, synthesizes data and detailed reports
• Ability to use modern office equipment and computers
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Ability to lift up to 5 – 25 lbs
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares posting of fine bonds, creates and maintains bond report, tracking hold receipts and disbursing of monies other monies.
• Coordinates court calendar.
• Creates and updates cases and case files manually and in the automation system.
• Checks documents for completeness.
• Issues Court processes.
• Provides assistance with greeting customers at the front desk, answers inquiries regarding civil, criminal and civil traffic cases, provides information or directs visitors.
• Performs a variety of general office support duties (i.e., makes copies, prints, collates, scan documents, maintains calendar of activities, schedules meetings).
• Processes mail including receiving, sorting, time stamping, logging, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence and packages.
• Sets cases for hearing, trial or other court proceedings.
• Maintains record of court procedures.
• Prepares reports.
• Assists in court case management.
• Serves as court clerk as required in hearings, trials and other courtroom proceedings.
• Assists in the handling of paperwork, issuance of court processes and orders, and other post-court activities.
• Sets and resets subsequent court dates.
• Undertakes and completes other tasks resulting from court proceedings.
• Enters order of protections, injunctions against harassment, and injunctions against work place harassment.
• May create and update new forms for cases specific.
• May provide administrative support, if needed.
• May act as a bailiff when court is in session.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of cases and victim information.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.