Deputy Justice Court Clerk I

Nye County; Nevada; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nye County is seeking a Court Clerk to handle front-desk customer service, process forms, and manage case files for civil and criminal matters. The role includes calendar management, courtroom support, and preparing orders for signature in a timely manner.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Nevada driver’s license, and type at least 45 WPM. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks apply, with opportunities to assist the public and contribute to efficient court

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent to a G.E.D.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License
• Type at a minimum speed of 45 WPM
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service including telephone calls and counter assistance.
• Provide procedural instructions and forms for the various processes.
• Initiate, update, and maintain case files, both civil and criminal.
• Calendar new court dates.
• Provide courtroom support to the judges, keeping a written record and recording of the proceedings, marking and accepting evidence, and preparing written orders of the court for signature and distribution.
• Provide information and assistance to the public to aid in completion of the required elements of sentencing.
• Prepare case files for court to ensure the judge has all required information when on the bench.
• Prepare and transfer files to the District Court in a timely manner.
• Accept applications at the counter for a variety of case types, reviewing the documentation to ensure that it is complete, and prepare orders or set hearing dates as required.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Courtroom support

Record keeping

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Provide customer service including telephone calls and counter assistance.
• Provide procedural instructions and forms for the various processes.
• Initiate, update, and maintain case files, both civil and criminal.
• Calendar new court dates.
• Provide courtroom support to the judges, keeping a written record and recording of the proceedings, marking and accepting evidence, and preparing written orders of the court for signature and distribution.
• Provide information and assistance to the public to aid in completion of the required elements of sentencing.
• Prepare case files for court to ensure the judge has all required information when on the bench.
• Prepare and transfer files to the District Court in a timely manner.
• Accept applications at the counter for a variety of case types, reviewing the documentation to ensure that it is complete, and prepare orders or set hearing dates as required.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent to a G.E.D.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License
• Type at a minimum speed of 45 WPM
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain NCIC and NCJIS certifications and the ability to pass a fingerprint based background check.
• Nye County requires a pre-employment drug screen through a designated facility. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process.

Nye County is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants requesting accommodation under the ADA should contact Human Resources.