Probate Court Admin Assistant I/II – Growth Path

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County is seeking qualified candidates for the Legal Office Assistant I/II position within the Probate Department in the Civil Division. The role involves handling a high volume of public inquiries, preparing court documents, reviewing petitions for compliance, and coordinating weekly probate calendars.

Training underfill and potential promotion to Legal Office Assistant II are noted, with eligibility for benefits during employment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school graduation AND one (1) year of full-time clerical experience; legal setting preferred.
• Note: typing speed of 45 wpm may be required.
• Legal Office II requires one additional year of experience performing tasks with legal terminology and document processing.

Responsibilities

• Reads and processes legal documents such as court calendars, orders, petitions, and other records to maintain accurate files.
• Verifies, codes, edits, and retrieves data using computer systems and confidential statewide files as needed.
• Reviews documents for accuracy and routes to appropriate staff; addresses inconsistencies with staff to resolve issues.
• Performs court clerk duties in small claims court, including taking oaths, recording judgments, and assisting judges.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and forms from drafts or dictated notes using word processing tools.

Job description

Clark County is seeking qualified candidates for the Legal Office Assistant I/II position within the Probate Department in the Civil Division. The role involves handling a high volume of public inquiries, preparing court documents, reviewing petitions for compliance, and coordinating weekly probate calendars.

Training underfill and potential promotion to Legal Office Assistant II are noted, with eligibility for benefits during employment.