Justice Court Clerk

Summary: Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions: (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) • Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments. • Prepares and maintains court calendars. • Serves in court. • Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files. • Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public. • Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports. • Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations. • Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts. • Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks. • Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.

Knowledge and Skills: • Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws. • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment. • Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology. • Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. • Skill in taking and transcribing dictation. • Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing. • Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; AND three years progressive clerical experience; AND demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM; AND have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check; AND a valid drivers license.

Employee Benefits: Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees working 30 - 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)