Part-Time Court Clerk
Gila, County of (AZ) $37,939.20 - $47,424.00 Annually Payson, AZ Purpose of the Job The purpose of this position is to facilitate the process of new case filings in the court. Assisting with customer service over the phone or in person. Processing mail, motions and completing other procedures as required for case management. Customer assistance more detailed in nature relating to civil matters, orders of protection, injunctions of harassment and forcible detainers. Assisting criminal clerk with sentencing more detailed in nature for criminal cases requiring fine and surcharge details. This position processes incoming cases and orders, maintains files, provides customer service and provides backup assistance as a criminal clerk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position does not supervise other employees. Provides customer service, provides policy and procedural answers to questions relating to civil issues and traffic cases on the phone or in person. Maintains filing system, processes department mail including motions and other filings related to case processing and management. Issues correspondence, reviews files, determines best procedure as needed. Processes incoming civil cases, small claims cases, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment and forcible detainers. As well as traffic cases with some criminal entry. Provides backup as criminal clerk, processing criminal and traffic payments and helping train new clerks. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Directly Related Experience Required High School Diploma or GED. One (1) year court clerk experience and knowledge of case processing systems or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Supplemental Information Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License if position duties require. Clerical; customer and personal service; computers; copies; fax and other standard office equipment. Active learning; active listening; critical thinking; communicating diplomatically; customer service; time management; multi-tasking; typing and data entry. Ability to focus; multi-task; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations. The employee must be experienced with the work routine and use judgment in determining the most appropriate procedures and or guidelines utilized. Independent judgment is required to select and apply the most appropriate available solutions and resources. Supervisor provides general instructions and reviews work to remain aware of progress, work methods and technical accuracy. In many cases the work requires self-checking requiring specific outcomes to occur before proceeding. Must memorize and recall process and procedures, rules and laws. Occasionally stands to attend to cash register. Regularly lifts under 10 lbs. of work related materials or equipment. Constantly requires dexterity for keyboard operation. Incumbents in this position may be required to routinely walk to and from work sites, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and twist. Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment, in lobby, reception area. Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; occasionally may become exposed to telephone and in person verbal abuse by customers or citizens, and/or emotional individuals. Incumbents may occasionally be exposed to individuals with weapons or out of control individuals. Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. Potential errors can result in minor delay or inconvenience. Errors can be detected early.
Gila, County of (AZ) $37,939.20 - $47,424.00 Annually Payson, AZ Purpose of the Job The purpose of this position is to facilitate the process of new case filings in the court. Assisting with customer service over the phone or in person. Processing mail, motions and completing other procedures as required for case management. Customer assistance more detailed in nature relating to civil matters, orders of protection, injunctions of harassment and forcible detainers. Assisting criminal clerk with sentencing more detailed in nature for criminal cases requiring fine and surcharge details. This position processes incoming cases and orders, maintains files, provides customer service and provides backup assistance as a criminal clerk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position does not supervise other employees. Provides customer service, provides policy and procedural answers to questions relating to civil issues and traffic cases on the phone or in person. Maintains filing system, processes department mail including motions and other filings related to case processing and management. Issues correspondence, reviews files, determines best procedure as needed. Processes incoming civil cases, small claims cases, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment and forcible detainers. As well as traffic cases with some criminal entry. Provides backup as criminal clerk, processing criminal and traffic payments and helping train new clerks. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Directly Related Experience Required High School Diploma or GED. One (1) year court clerk experience and knowledge of case processing systems or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Supplemental Information Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License if position duties require. Clerical; customer and personal service; computers; copies; fax and other standard office equipment. Active learning; active listening; critical thinking; communicating diplomatically; customer service; time management; multi-tasking; typing and data entry. Ability to focus; multi-task; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations. The employee must be experienced with the work routine and use judgment in determining the most appropriate procedures and or guidelines utilized. Independent judgment is required to select and apply the most appropriate available solutions and resources. Supervisor provides general instructions and reviews work to remain aware of progress, work methods and technical accuracy. In many cases the work requires self-checking requiring specific outcomes to occur before proceeding. Must memorize and recall process and procedures, rules and laws. Occasionally stands to attend to cash register. Regularly lifts under 10 lbs. of work related materials or equipment. Constantly requires dexterity for keyboard operation. Incumbents in this position may be required to routinely walk to and from work sites, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and twist. Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment, in lobby, reception area. Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; occasionally may become exposed to telephone and in person verbal abuse by customers or citizens, and/or emotional individuals. Incumbents may occasionally be exposed to individuals with weapons or out of control individuals. Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. Potential errors can result in minor delay or inconvenience. Errors can be detected early.