Justice Court Clerk

Department of Administration Human Resources; Arizona; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (holidays, vacation,

Job summary

Department of Administration Human Resources in Graham County Justice Court is seeking a civil/criminal legal documents preparer and transcriptionist. The role handles filing, indexing, calendar maintenance, and public reception, ensuring accurate and timely documents and communications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with two years of general clerical experience, strong English skills, and knowledge of legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Excellent English spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes civil and criminal legal documents.
• Transcribes detailed legal documents and recordings (briefs, opinions, contracts, memos, resolutions, ordinances, complaints, leases, felony files, extradition actions).
• Indexes and maintains files.
• Maintains calendar of trial dates and notifies attorneys, bonding companies and others.
• Attends the public at a counter or as a receptionist.
• Interviews, screens and refers callers.
• Answers inquiries and provides information on departmental services and functions.
• Prepares demands for payment.
• Online and other filings.

Skills

Legal terminology

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position type: Full-time

Salary: $41,549 Annually

Location: Graham County Justice Court

• Excellent benefit package including holidays, vacation time, sick time, and retirement.

Description of responsibilities

Under general supervision, prepares and processes a variety of civil and criminal legal documents. Prepares and transcribes detailed legal documents and recordings, including briefs, opinions, contracts, trial memos, resolutions, ordinances, complaints, leases, felony files, extradition actions, paternity actions, and other legal documents.

• Types and proofreads routine letters.
• Indexes and maintains files.
• Maintains calendar of trial dates and notifies attorneys, bonding companies and others of those dates.
• Attends the public at a counter or as a receptionist.
• Interviews, screens and refers callers.
• Answers inquiries, providing information on departmental services and functions.
• Prepares demands for payment.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Online and other filings.

Required experience

The ideal candidate will have excellent English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills, along with knowledge of legal terminology.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two years of general clerical experience or an equivalent position. Postsecondary education related to the development of legal clerical skills may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license, with a history of safe driving and the ability to maintain a safe driving record.