Tribal Court Clerk & Paralegal Specialist

Bureau of Indian Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region, seeks a courtroom clerk/paralegal to assist in the administration of the Court of Indian Offenses across Carson City County, Nevada; Elko, Nevada; Fort Duchesne, Utah; and Phoenix, Arizona. This is a Bargaining Unit position.

The role involves filing, documenting, and calendar management, researching tribal codes, and communicating with court clients and legal representatives.

Qualifications

• GS-5 level requires 3 years general experience or a 4-year college degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7 level requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate-level education OR 100% combination.
• GS-9 level requires 1 year specialized experience at GS-7 or master's degree or 2 graduate years.

Responsibilities

• File various court documents received for court action.
• Enter judicial documents into a tracking software system.
• Take and maintain written notes of court proceedings.
• Collect filing fees, court costs, fines, and bonds.
• Maintain the court calendar.
• Research tribal codes, laws, and ordinances as needed.
• Explain legal correspondence in person or by phone.
• Provide information or assistance to court clients or legal representatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level education

Education + experience combination

Tools

Tracking software

Job description

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region, seeks a courtroom clerk/paralegal to assist in the administration of the Court of Indian Offenses across Carson City County, Nevada; Elko, Nevada; Fort Duchesne, Utah; and Phoenix, Arizona. This is a Bargaining Unit position.

The role involves filing, documenting, and calendar management, researching tribal codes, and communicating with court clients and legal representatives.