Court Services Assistant - Clerk of Superior Court

Job Posting Job Summary Performs work of considerable difficulty in case processing and legal clerical duties for the Clerk of Superior Court. This is a working/journey position that works under general supervision. Work assignments may be in one or more case type areas including but not limited to front counter, distribution, child support, fines, restitution and jury. The incumbent applies judgment to diversified subject matter, selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions Performs a variety of duties and tasks in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court; supports courtroom related services and responsibilities; works at the public counter, in the office environment, or other location as assigned; as assigned works with varying combinations of public contact, file creation and maintenance, data entry, issuing and accepting documents and forms, accepting and receipting monies and performing specific assignments. Accepts paperwork for new and existing case files; assists in the collection, processing and recording all monies received through the Court and a variety of related routine accounting tasks; calculates fines, fees and other costs; accepts and receipts monies paid; copies files and records for internal and external use; creates and maintains case files and folders, accepts and verifies records and documents; prepares subpoenas, executions, summons, writs and other legal documents. Responds to complex inquiries at the counter, by telephone and in writing to provide requested information without giving legal advice; conducts and performs research and coordination necessary to formulate an accurate response; creates work sheets on computer or in a manual system; prepare periodic reports with recommendations or simple analyses regarding account status; assists with the flow of court/case related information from judges and staff to local, state, and Federal agencies. Prepares juror lists and performs related work relative to juror questionnaires, summonses, appearances, and payments; assists with the rescheduling, excuse or deferral of jurors, assists with the compilation of weekly/monthly payroll records; other records and statistical reports; searches files, records or other data sources for information and responds with the data requested; performs records maintenance tasks. Proofreads and edits documents; sorts indexes, and files materials numerically, alphabetically or by some other predetermined classification according to established procedures; checks records and documents for completeness and accuracy for processing and/or further action; files court/office material and retrieves file folders for use by the judge, staff, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and other authorized personnel; records judgments, rules, order, and other judicial proceedings of the court. As assigned, may provide assistance and guidance to newer, lesser experienced employees and may notarize documents. Secondary Job Functions Performs related work as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Arizona Staffing