Description
Under the direction of the Tribal Court Judge and the general direction of the Tribal Operations Administrator, the Tribal Court Clerk will perform varied duties including but not limited to preparing for and managing the functions of the Tribal Court and performing administrative duties related to the Tribal Court. Provide office and case management support to Tribal Court including: processing daily mail, answering telephones, distributing and assisting in the development of court forms, processing documents filed in and initiated by the Tribal Court, scheduling meetings and court actions, coordinating and arranging travel for the Judge(s). Responsible for tasks associated with Tribal Court hearings, including sending notices of hearings, Court Orders, and other court documents; recording and storing recorded files of hearings, reporting of hearing proceedings, cancelation and dismissal of Court related actions; establishing dockets and maintaining case files. Provide customer service to all who interact with the Tribal Court. Requirements
Must have knowledge of: the functions, operations, and scope of authority of the Court; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; computers and assigned software; legal terms and procedures in legal document preparation/processing; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; creating and maintaining court records and files; legal research and applicable tools. High school diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years experience working in a Tribal, State, or Federal Court or other legal and/or court-related experience as a paid secretary, paralegal, or clerk. A bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Under the direction of the Tribal Court Judge and the general direction of the Tribal Operations Administrator, the Tribal Court Clerk will perform varied duties including but not limited to preparing for and managing the functions of the Tribal Court and performing administrative duties related to the Tribal Court. Provide office and case management support to Tribal Court including: processing daily mail, answering telephones, distributing and assisting in the development of court forms, processing documents filed in and initiated by the Tribal Court, scheduling meetings and court actions, coordinating and arranging travel for the Judge(s). Responsible for tasks associated with Tribal Court hearings, including sending notices of hearings, Court Orders, and other court documents; recording and storing recorded files of hearings, reporting of hearing proceedings, cancelation and dismissal of Court related actions; establishing dockets and maintaining case files. Provide customer service to all who interact with the Tribal Court. Requirements
Must have knowledge of: the functions, operations, and scope of authority of the Court; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; computers and assigned software; legal terms and procedures in legal document preparation/processing; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; creating and maintaining court records and files; legal research and applicable tools. High school diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years experience working in a Tribal, State, or Federal Court or other legal and/or court-related experience as a paid secretary, paralegal, or clerk. A bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.