District​/Family Courtroom Clerk I​/Ii

About The Position

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates for the District/Family Courtroom Clerk I/II position. This position ensures that all case files, documentation, and participants are organized and available for efficient and effective District and Family courtroom operations; it acts as the liaison between the court and proceeding participants, maintains audio, video, and manual records of court proceedings, and follows up as required.

This position requires skill in understanding and following oral and written directions; composing correspondence, minute orders and related materials independently or from brief instructions; maintaining accurate case and office records and files; organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit 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.

This recruitment is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close without notice once that number is reached.

District/Family Courtroom Clerk I: $24.79 hourly
District/Family Courtroom Clerk II: $26.70 hourly

The District/Family Courtroom Clerk I is a training underfill position. Upon successful completion of the training program, the successful candidate will be non‑competitively promoted to District/Family Courtroom Clerk II. The Clerk I class is the entry‑level class in the technical court support class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine duties while learning District Court policies and procedures.

As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. The Clerk II class is an experienced court office support class, familiar with terminology, procedures and documents found in the District and Family court systems.

Education and Experience:

• District/Family Courtroom Clerk I – Equivalent to graduation from high school, AND two (2) years of full‑time clerical or office support experience, one year of which is in a legal or court setting. Must type at a net rate of 50 words per minute. Must have a verifiable certification in shorthand/speed writing and be able to take dictation by hand at a net rate of 70 words per minute and transcribe it accurately.
  
  If not certified at time of hire, must agree to become certified in typing at a net rate of 50 words per minute and in shorthand/speed writing within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
• District/Family Courtroom Clerk II – In addition to the above, one (1) year of full‑time experience in recording actions and assisting courtroom activities in a District, Family, or similar court setting. Must have a verifiable typing certification documenting a minimum typing proficiency of 50 net words per minute and a verifiable certification in shorthand/speed writing documenting the ability to take dictation by hand at a net rate of 70 words per minute and transcribe it accurately.
  
  Certification required at the time of application for employment consideration for a Clerk II.

Work with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous evidence materials. Work extended shifts or be called back in unusual situations.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment, background investigations may be conducted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre‑employment drug examination.

• Prepares and distributes court calendars; ensures that all files, documents, evidence and other materials are available and organized…