Senior Clerk

Job Title

Carson City Justice/Municipal Court Support Staff

Job Description

Please note: Anticipated start date of August 3, 2026. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Under general supervision, attends court sessions and assists the Court Operations Supervisor with assigning, directing and reviewing the work of other Court support staff; provides difficult, complex, technical, specialized and/or confidential legal office support to court offices. Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans: Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $33.2982 - 46.6175 hourly / $69,260.36 - 96,964.40 annually Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $40.1705 - 56.2386 hourly / $83,554.64 - 116,976.34 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader). This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Attend court, may administer oaths, swear in juries and witnesses, maintains audio, video and manual records of actions taken, prepares minute orders and processes court follow-up. Assists the Court Operations Supervisor in providing direction, training and review of office support staff. Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may counsel employees as required. Performs difficult, complex, technical and/or specialized confidential Court support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities. Compiles data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures. Types correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents from drafts, notes, court recording system, or brief instructions. May compose standard correspondence from brief instructions; may enter and retrieve information from a computer system. May receive and process fees, fines or other monies; prepares receipts and balances money received. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public Court and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in providing office support to a court or legal office or similar environment which required the use of legal terminology and the processing of legal documents; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Basic supervisory principles and practices. Computer applications related to the work. Accepting monies and making accurate arithmetic calculations. Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the court. Legal and court terminology. Office administrative practices and procedures. Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials. Record keeping principles and practices. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone. Skill in: Planning, directing and reviewing the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. Instructing others in work procedures. Performing technical, specialized, complex or difficult legal office support work. Maintaining accurate case and office records. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Organizing work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Organizing court activities and may record court proceedings accurately. Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable codes and regulations. Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment: 1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason. 2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. 4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. 5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen. 6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at 7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification. • No Nevada state income tax • Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election • No Social Security • Medicare deduction of 1.45% • Eleven paid holidays • Annual leave • Sick leave • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • Worker's Compensation • Employee assistance plan • Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available • Voluntary additional insurance plans available • Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available For additional information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.