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Superior Courtroom Clerk I

Navajo County, Holbrook, AZ, United States


Under limited supervision, performs clerical work of moderate difficulty in the recording and processing of court proceedings; performs related duties as assigned.

Promotion to Superior Courtroom Clerk II: A Superior Court Docket Clerk I who demonstrates proficiency in their duties may be promoted to the position of Superior Court Docket Clerk II after one (1) year of service.

Job Responsibilities

Takes and transcribes dictation at court proceedings.

Provides customer service through personal, telephonic and electronic communication.

Attends all court hearings and determines, summarizes, and records the points and decision reached in the course of the proceedings.

Prepares and submits Motor Vehicle Department abstracts and DPS disposition reports using computer applications.

Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure Judge's ruling within legally set time limitations.

Coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants.

Updates Court and Judges' calendars based on Court orders.

Maintains confidentiality of information as set forth by rule and statute.

Summarizes and prepares court proceedings in minute entry form.

Prepares formal orders and documents for judicial review and entry.

Processes and establishes a chain‑of‑custody for admitted exhibits.

Receives and files legal documents in paper and electronic format.

Transfers paper documents to digital format.

Facilitates public access to judicial records.

Performs document certification on behalf of the Clerk of the Court.

Issues warrants and writs as ordered by the Superior Court.

Administers oaths and acts as a judicial notary for the Superior Court.

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

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; two (2) years of experienced clerical work; demonstrated ability to type fifty (50) words per minute.

One (1) year of clerical or computer experience.

Valid Arizona State Driver's License.

Ability to type accurately at a speed of 50 words per minute.

Knowledge and skill in modern office and clerical practices and procedures, business English, dictation and transcription, and use of data‑processing systems and modern office equipment.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including telephone and electronic correspondence.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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

Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to keep confidential court matters confidential.

Ability to perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment.

Ability to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.

Ability to work safely and support a culture of workplace safety.

Ability to adhere to courtroom etiquette and the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Clerk of Court policies.

NOTE: Courtroom clerks are judicial officers – compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct is compulsory.

Physical Demands
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend and sit for prolonged periods, and operate a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, grasp, handwrite, and use a computer keyboard. Vision sufficient to see/read, hear, and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 5 pounds constantly to move objects. May be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens, sensitive materials, and illicit subject matter such as photographs, narcotics, or testimony. May be required to lift 25–30 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead; carry 25–30 pounds a distance of 100 feet; or push/pull 25–150 pounds a distance of 300 feet. Requires finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, repetitive motion, kneel, lift, hear, speak, stand, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

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