Judicial Clerk

Please note: There is a current opening that will be filled by this recruitment. In addition, this recruitment will be used to create an eligibility list for future openings which will be used for six (6) months for positions in the First Judicial District Court, Juvenile Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court.

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to difficult legal office support to the courts which is often confidential and may include receptionist duties, document processing, typing, word processing, computer entry, record keeping and filing.

• Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $24.5270 - $34.3376 hourly / $51,016.16 - $71,422.26 annually
• Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $29.5889 - $41.4245 hourly / $61,544.86 - $86,162.96 annually

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** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

** This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.**

• Assists public as primary customer service contact in-person and over the telephone.
• May receive and process various legal documents such as court calendars, court orders, booking slips, probation reports, criminal records, petitions, proofs of service, garnishments, arrest warrants and other legal information for maintaining records.
• Verifies, codes, edits, enters and retrieves legal data and prepares reports using a computer system following established formats; may access confidential statewide data files; performs background checks.
• May review legal or court documents, arrest or incident records, probation reports, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, data and other information.
• Locate and return case files for docketing of all legal documents received and filed.
• Coordinates court hearings with attorneys, outside agencies and staff.
• Checks court and legal documents for proper authorization and obtains missing signatures; refers documents to the proper staff.
• Compiles data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents from drafts, notes, or brief instructions. May compose standard correspondence from brief instructions; may enter and retrieve information from a computer system.
• May receive and process fees, fines or other monies; prepares receipts and balances money received; prepares reports as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, Court and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• None

• Computer applications related to the work.
• Accepting monies and making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the court to which assigned.
• Legal and court terminology.
• Office administrative practices and procedures.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

• Composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
• Maintaining accurate case and office records.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting…