Justice Court Clerk

Job Title

Legal Clerk

Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.

· Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments.

· Prepares and maintains court calendars.

· Serves in court.

· Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files.

· Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public.

· Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports.

· Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations.

· Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts.

· Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks.

· Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.

· Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws.

· Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

· Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology.

· Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.

· Skill in taking and transcribing dictation.

· Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.

· Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

High School Diploma or GED; AND three years progressive clerical experience; AND demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM; AND have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check; AND a valid drivers license.

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)