Tribal Court Clerk II

Tolowa; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation seeks a Court Clerk to manage daily clerical functions of the Tribal Court and serve as a primary contact for the public. You will receive and file court documents, support the Court Administrator and Judges, and help ensure smooth court operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5 years in Tribal/State/Federal courts or confidential setting, and a valid driver's license. Background checks and tribal preference apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a Tribal, State, or Federal Court or in a highly confidential setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CA or OR license.
• Knowledge of Tribal, State and Federal laws, rules and policies.
• Strong customer service, communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clerical functions of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Tribal Court.
• Receive and file court documents and correspondence; support Court Administrator and Judges.
• Assist with proceedings on Court days and provide the public with information on court procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Education

Associate's degree equivalent

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

The core responsibility of this position is to manage the daily clerical functions of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Tribal Court and serve as a primary point of contact for the public. The Court Clerk is responsible for receiving and filing court documents and correspondence, supporting the Court Administrator and Judges to ensure efficient Court operations, assisting with proceedings on Court days, and providing the public with information on both general and specific Court procedures.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ethical Standards / Code of Conduct:

Employees must not have any conflict or appearance of conflict with the Court or with anyone working for or with the Court. Any identified conflict will be reviewed by the Court Administrator and Chief Judge to determine eligibility for employment

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

Knowledge of the history, culture and organization history of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and the Tolowa people.

Knowledge of Tribal, State and Federal laws, rules regulations and policies, including Federal Indian law.

Knowledge of the Indian community, its organization, and needs.

Knowledge of the goals of the Tribal Court and related services.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to explain court procedures clearly without providing legal advice.
• Strong case managementskills, including docket control and record maintenance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, impartiality, and ethical standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 5 years of experience working in a Tribal Court, State, or Federal Court or in another highly confidential professional setting
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license and must be insurable under the Nation’s insurance policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or field equipment.
• Sit more than half the workday.
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday.
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time.
• Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds.
• Push or pull using up to moderate force.
• See and hear with normal acuity.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment
• Moderate travel is required (up to 50% of the time)
• Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low temperatures