Navajo County
Justice Court Clerk – Navajo County
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Summary : Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
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 and Skills
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.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Three years progressive clerical experience.
Demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM.
No felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check.
Valid driver’s license.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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Summary : Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
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 and Skills
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.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Three years progressive clerical experience.
Demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM.
No felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check.
Valid driver’s license.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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