JUSTICE COURTROOM CLERK I/II

Harry Reid international airport; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Justice Court - Henderson is seeking qualified candidates for Justice Courtroom Clerk I/II. The role involves maintaining records from court proceedings and acting as liaison between the court and participants, while supporting efficient courtroom operations.

The Clerk I position is a training underfill with potential non-competitive promotion to Clerk II upon successful completion of the program; eligibility will be established for current and future vacancies in the next six

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of full-time office support experience, preferably in a legal or court setting.
• For Clerk II: one additional year of full-time experience recording actions and assisting courtroom activities.
• Net typing speed of 45 wpm may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes court calendars; ensures files, documents, evidence and other materials are organized prior to court.
• Ensures court officials and participants are aware of the case under consideration.
• Attends court, administers oaths, maintains records of actions and prepares minute orders.
• Maintains chain of evidence and ensures security of all files and documents; organizes and purges files.
• Sets cases for hearing and maintains current records on case status.
• Responds to inquiries and provides factual information regarding court proceedings to attorneys, staff and the public.
• Maintains liaison with attorneys and notifies them of appointments.
• Trains and supervises clerical staff; instructs on procedures.
• Composes correspondence and documents; proofreads for accuracy and compliance.
• Receives and processes fees, fines and other monies; prepares receipts and balances.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Interpersonal communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Clark County Justice Court - Henderson is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Justice Courtroom Clerk I/II. As a courtroom clerk assigned to the Justice Court - Henderson, you will be responsible for maintaining records from court proceedings, be the liaison between the court and the court participants as well as performing efficient courtroom operations.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

Justice Courtroom Clerk I: $22.93 - $33.85 Hourly Justice Courtroom Clerk II: $24.79 - $36.58 Hourly

The Justice Courtroom Clerk I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Justice Courtroom Clerk II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Education and Experience: Justice Courtroom Clerk I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience providing office support, preferably in a legal or court setting. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: Certain positions may require net typing speed of 45 wpm.

Justice Courtroom Clerk II - In addition to the above: One (1) year of full-time experience in recording actions and assisting courtroom activities in a justice or similar court setting.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Prepares and distributes court calendars; ensures that all files, documents, evidence and other materials are available and organized prior to the beginning of court session.
• Ensures that court officials and all participants are made aware of the case under consideration.
• Attends court, administers oaths, maintains records of actions taken and prepares minute orders which summarize proceedings and actions.
• Maintains chain of evidence and ensures security of all files and documents; organizes, maintains and purges files and documents.
• Sets cases for hearing, being cognizant of participant schedules, bind over regulations and other required deadlines; maintains current records on case status.
• Responds to inquiries and provides factual information regarding court proceedings to attorneys, court and law enforcement officials, County staff and the public.
• Maintains liaison with attorneys; assigns appointments and ensures that attorneys have been notified.
• Trains, directs and reviews the work of a clerical support employee; instructs the employee in work procedures.
• Composes a variety of correspondence and other written materials from instructions or brief notes; types or word processes a variety of materials; proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Receives and processes fees, fines and other monies; prepares receipts and balances such money.
• Liaisons with attorneys and the court to assign appointments and ensure that attorneys are notified.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and files; may prepare periodic or special reports related to work performed.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.