Court Records Clerk

Court Records Clerk

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Court Records Clerk to perform clerical and administrative duties related to court records, case files, and court proceedings.

The Court Records Clerk maintains accurate and confidential court records, assists the public and court personnel, processes legal documents, and provides administrative support to ensure court operations are conducted efficiently and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills. They must be able to effectively multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and take direction well in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy by carefully reviewing and verifying their work, identifying errors or discrepancies, and ensuring information is complete and accurate before submission.

Qualified candidates will be required to participate in online testing, which will consist of only Data Entry. Candidates will receive separate testing notification via email or text messaging and must complete testing as instructed; no extensions of deadline will be given.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in administrative support and office operations to include record keeping or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Judicial staff must meet and maintain annual required training of sixteen (16) credit hours through the Education Services Division of Arizona Judicial Branch.
• Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.

Why Join Us:

• Serve your community Help residents navigate court processes and receive professional, respectful service.
• Meaningful work Your attention to detail directly supports the integrity and efficiency of the court.
• Professional environment Work alongside dedicated court and city employees in a collaborative setting.
• Opportunities to learn Develop valuable knowledge of court procedures, records management, and municipal government.
• Variety in your day Perform a diverse range of records, administrative, customer-service, and courtroom-support duties.
• Build a career in public service Gain experience that can provide a strong foundation for continued growth in municipal government and the justice system.
• Live and work in Lake Havasu City Enjoy a unique Arizona community while contributing to the people and institutions that serve it.

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.