Tribal Court Clerk: Records & Docket Specialist

Washoe-Tribe-of-Nevada-; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California is seeking a Court Clerk to perform clerical work for the Washoe Tribal Court. You will coordinate cases, maintain records, schedule hearings, prepare reports, and keep confidential files secure.

Under supervision, you will assist judges, prosecutors and staff, help the public with filings, manage dockets, and process payments and notices. A required High School Diploma or GED with related experience completes the profile.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Notary Public certification within six months of appointment.
• Experience in legal/judicial office procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and file all documents initiating new cases and motions for hearings.
• Coordinate, file and process petitions, complaints and citations for Civil, Juvenile, Traffic and Criminal cases.
• Maintain master files and case numbers for Civil, Juvenile, Traffic and Criminal cases.
• Prepare notices, court orders, judgments and other court documents.
• Maintain Court Docket and attend court sessions to record minutes and administer oaths.
• Assist judges, prosecutors, public defender and other staff in court operations.
• Assist the public with petitions, motions and filings.
• Process fines, fees, bail and court-ordered payments.
• Prepare letters, subpoenas and notices of hearings.
• Maintain all case files and dispositions.
• Prepare motions for probation revocation and attend related hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

50 wpm typing

confidentiality

communication (written)

multitasking

court procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Notary Public certification within 6 months

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Windows OS

Job description

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California is seeking a Court Clerk to perform clerical work for the Washoe Tribal Court. You will coordinate cases, maintain records, schedule hearings, prepare reports, and keep confidential files secure.

Under supervision, you will assist judges, prosecutors and staff, help the public with filings, manage dockets, and process payments and notices. A required High School Diploma or GED with related experience completes the profile.