Judicial Proceedings Specialist - District Court

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Job Summary

Job Summary    Great Place to Work    Our Judicial Operations team is currently looking for a Judicial Proceedings Specialist to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members.
Here in District Court we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other. We celebrate diversity because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities. We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness.

We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships.
Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and belonging. Find your calling with us!  
• 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. Having fun matters!  
• Our workforce leads a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Council. This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark in the world in specific and profound ways.  
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please visit here.  
• We provide additional compensation for employees required by their positions to use a second language in the course of their responsibilities. Employees certified to provide bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period.  
• We offer a hybrid remote work schedule as available upon completing fifty percent of the probationary period.
By joining our team, you will get an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of court processes.
This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
First review of candidates will be January
7. This recruitment may close on or after the first review date with no additional notice.# Qualifications
** Who We are Looking For:
** 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 in the ability to listen and to ask follow-up questions;  You are skilled in preparing professional quality work products.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Three years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
* Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
* Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
** Success in this position requires:
*** Demonstrate knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the court;
* Advanced technological skills in computer programs and applications;
* Ability to work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands;
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, management and peers, as well as the general public served by the department;
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to adhere to ethical conduct;
* Effective communication and conflict resolution skills;
* Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment…