Court Clerk

Nature of WorkUnder supervision performs specialized office work of moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned.Typical Duties(Illustrative Only) • Receives, reviews, processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents • Processes documents related to misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases • Updates electronic records • Researches records and disburses information • Records and documents court proceedings • Receives and processes payments, fees, or bonds • Compiles reports and summaries of work • Schedules, gathers materials and prepares agendas for various court hearings • May issue search or fugitive warrants, and generate warrants and orders to show cause • May notify attorneys regarding continuances • Composes, formats and types correspondence, reports and other documents • May answer incoming phone calls • May assist other agencies with information and explaining procedures • May orient and train other staff • May prepare and maintain accounting and other records • May handle and account for cash in various amounts Essential functions of this position include: standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching and bending to file; working at heights (step ladder) to retrieve files; crawling to reach bottom row files; twisting (working with computers and files); lifting (up to 30 lbs.); Carrying (up to 25 lbs.); pushing/ pulling (up to 25 lbs.) boxes of files; working with and around co-workers and public; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for typing; repetitive motion (elbow-shoulder) lifting and filing; finger dexterity. Environmental factors include working around noise and heights.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of experience in clerical work; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass fingerprint clearance. The ideal candidate has worked in a professional office setting, meeting the public and providing information, has at least 1 year experience in clerical/secretarial /filing duties; detail oriented, experience with data entry, MS word, and computer literate with scanners, printers, email, video conferencing, financial management software and confidences and maintain private sensitive information in a secure manner. Must be able to meet ethical standards for judicial personnel at work and in personal life. Must have clean criminal background and be very dependable.Preferred Qualifications: Clerical or general office experience - Financial accounting experience, file management skills, public contact skills, computer word processing, document processing, data entry and database management skills, legal or court experience. This position is non-exempt from overtime.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of:Justice Court terms and meaningsOffice practices and proceduresRules and procedures of department, including state and federal lawWord processing, spread sheets and other computer applicationsBusiness English, spelling and arithmeticSkill in:The operation and maintenance of a variety of office equipmentCustomer serviceResearching and problem solvingAbility to:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyFollow written and verbal instructionsCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingType and perform data entry accuratelyPrepare and maintain complex records and reportsCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Employee BenefitsCoconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:Vacation/Annual LeaveSick Leave10 Holidays Per YearHealth Care InsuranceDental PlanVision PlanGroup Life InsurancePre-Tax Deduction PlanSick Leave Conversion PlanPersonal Day Purchase ProgramVacation Sell Back ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness ProgramLong-Term DisabilityArizona State Retirement SystemEmployee Assistance ProgramOn-going Training OpportunitiesFree bus transportation/ EcoPass bus passElective CoverageDependent Medical, Dental, and VisionSupplemental Life (for employees & dependents)Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTax-deferred investment programAccidental and Disability InsuranceShort Term Disability