Clerical Temporary Assistant

Grant Funded Clerical Temporary Position

The Mohave County Attorney's Office-Victim Witness Division is seeking to hire for a Grant Funded Clerical Temporary Position. Are you looking to work for a place that tackles real issues in our community? Joining our office is a great chance to stand up for justice and make a positive impact. Being part of our team lets you turn your passion for justice into real action, making a difference for the people who need it the most. We are located at 301 Pine Street in downtown Kingman, AZ 86401.

Our Mission: To conduct the prosecution of all felony offenses within the County and the prosecution of misdemeanors in the unincorporated areas. Advise law enforcement agencies and the grand jury. Assist crime victims and witnesses. Represent County government and its agencies, and other public agencies.

About the position:

The Notification Advocate provides direct services to crime victims by providing information to the crime victim about the criminal justice system, victims' rights and events in the criminal case in which they are a victim in. The Notification Advocate prepares and sends notifications to crime victims notifying them of court hearings; continuances of court hearings; plea offers and the crime victims' right to confer with the prosecuting attorney regarding the plea offer; change of plea hearings and the crime victims' right to be present and heard at any proceeding where a negotiated plea will be presented and the Judgment and Sentencing hearing.

Proud to Offer:

• Eligible for Earned Paid Sick Time
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 11.98%

Clerical Temporary -> Starting Salary Range 6 Step 2-6 $15.45 - 17.39/hr.

• Processes legal documents.
• Delivers and Files/records legal documents with Court or other entities.
• Receives documents via email, mail, or delivery and may scan, copy, file and route as required.
• Prepares letters or calls to obtain additional information or advise clients of changes in court appearances or meetings.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with various simple to complex administrative tasks and/or work assignments to maintain efficient administrative operations of the department using independent judgment or under general direction of the supervisor.
• Operates common office equipment and software programs necessary to complete work assignments.
• Meets established deadlines and informs concerned parties of deadlines and/or updates on projects or assignments.
• May provide customer service to the public, departments and/or other agencies either by phone, email, or in person in response to questions, provide requested information, or direct queries to appropriate individuals and/or departments.
• Prepares related correspondence documents, forms, letters, and reports.
• Compiles data and prepares assigned reports and/or statements.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

• Most Clerical Temporary positions require a High School Diploma or GED, and clerical/office support or specific experience in the assigned area.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• English, grammar, spelling, and mathematics.
• Filing and information systems and retention/destruction schedules.
• Standard computer uses and associated software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Operation of modern office equipment (i.e., personal computers and keyboards, fax machines, telephones, adding machines, calculators, etc.)
• Interpret and apply technical and departmental information as to complete work assignments.
• Understand and carry out simple to complex written and oral instructions.
• Follow directions and work independently and/or in a team to complete routine tasks or special projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.