Court Assistant III - District Court

Job Summary

At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with a commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Find your calling with us! Our team is currently seeking a Court Assistant III to join a dynamic, innovative group of Court Assistant team members. The position will involve a wide range of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule upon completion of fifty percent of the probationary period. (Currently with up to two remote days per week). This position is represented by Local 11 - OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO). Our employees participate in various internal focus groups and workshops dedicated to process improvement and innovation.

This gives us a voice in how we accomplish great things in service to our community. We also celebrate our achievements and create happy moments because we value personal wellbeing. Our workforce leads a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Council. This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark on the world in specific and profound ways. We provide additional compensation to employees whose positions require them to use a second language in the course of their responsibilities.

Employees certified to offer bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period.

• You are a detail-oriented person with a strong motivation to learn new processes and a passion for advancing social justice in our community.
• You share our values of integrity, ethics, and innovation.
• You are familiar with legal terminology and court processes.
• You lean on your team for support and offer your support in return.
• You pride yourself on the ability to listen and to ask follow‑up questions.
• You are skilled at preparing professional quality work products.
• Ability to work independently in a high‑pressure environment and follow, understand, and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws, and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine, repetitive tasks.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Two years of clerical word-processing and typing work experience, which includes at least one year of work directly related to the work of the class; or one year (45 credit hours) of post-secondary business, legal, or office occupational training or education may be substituted for one year of required experience.
• Knowledge of:
  Modern office practices; business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; the operation of Court and court processing activity.

• Process administrative record requests;
• Testify in court proceedings regarding District Court records;
• Process appeals;
• Handle all court exhibits;
• Seal records;
• Archive court records;
• Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process‑related information;
• Maintain multiple data and case management systems;
• Assist in training of other assigned staff;
• Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting a culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Local 11.7

Salary Range $28.12 - $37.96- per hour

Close Date 09/14/2026

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..