Court Clerk supports paralegals with various tasks required in the preparation of materials for court cases. Inputs and maintains tracking data for all case materials. Being a Court Clerk obtains requested files and assembles required materials for court proceedings. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Court Clerk typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Court Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
COURT CLERK
$75,462.40-$98,113.60 annual salary (DOE)
Plus a comprehensive benefits package
Announcement: May 14, 2024 Filing Deadline:
Applications must be received no later than Monday, June 3, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. (PDT).
Mailed applications must be postmarked by this date. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.washoecourts.com.
THE DISTRICT COURT The Second Judicial District Court covers all communities within Washoe County and is part of the judicial branch of government. The District Court occupies two courthouses located in downtown Reno. The General Jurisdiction’s historic courthouse proudly displays a copper dome lined with magnificent stained glass. The Family Division is located in a multi court complex. Its footprint lines the banks of the Truckee River.
The Second Judicial District Court is a collaborative partner within Washoe County. Community outreach initiatives and public access to justice are on the forefront of the Court’s mission. The District Court team is dynamic, boasts a wide range of expertise, and appreciates diversity.
Washoe County is a vibrant community. With world renowned Lake Tahoe nearby, residents enjoy its beauty all year long. The City of Reno offers all the benefits of a city while maintaining its small-town atmosphere. Washoe County is truly a great place to live.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of Court Administration, performs a variety of difficult, complex, and confidential duties in support of Court operations and functions; serves as courtroom clerk; prepares and processes necessary materials and documents; and provides information regarding Court programs, policies, and procedures. Specific duties and responsibilities vary significantly depending upon the assigned Court department, division, or office and assigned special projects. This job may require completion of job duties either at District Court facilities or from a remote working location.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no direct supervision over other employees.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serves as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding Court policies, procedures, objectives, and operational functions in the assigned area; responds to inquiries in-person and by telephone; provides information utilizing judgment, knowledge, and interpretation; resolves complaints; refers those making inquiries to appropriate source(s) as necessary.
Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of documents, records, reports, and correspondence as assigned; composes confidential documents and reports; files various pleadings, depositions, exhibits, and other documents during court proceedings; maintains confidentiality of information.
Prepares, certifies, serves, and processes judgments, orders, findings and recommendations, decrees, and warrants; prepares orders issued during hearings by judicial officers; processes and mails referrals; processes and delivers bond information and forfeitures.
Performs a full range of legal clerical work in processing cases before the District Court; processes, prepares, and files/e-files required documents and reports; maintains Court dockets and permanent files; types and prepares a variety of documents for the Court including minutes of hearings, trials, and proceedings.
Records, memorializes, files/e-files, and maintains a permanent minute record of court proceedings and hearings including confidential/closed hearings; enters dispositions of hearings.
Administers oaths to witnesses, interpreters, and jurors; announces information, indictments, and verdicts in the courtroom.
May prepare Court calendar; builds and/or reviews case files prior to hearings; verifies that files are complete; prepares files or electronic binders for proceedings and checks files for appropriate documents/pleadings and settings; delivers files to appropriate personnel.
May collect, prepare, mark, and maintain exhibits for court; preserves the integrity of physical evidence including narcotics, weapons, and other items; maintains inventory of exhibits; prepares and delivers a current list of physical evidence and exhibits to counsel and Court personnel; returns exhibits to the custodian of exhibits when trial or hearings is completed.
May calendar court events; coordinates with other departments to adjust schedule and distribute overflow cases; enters information into computer system; verifies accuracy of hearing schedule and department; distributes a daily calendar to appropriate parties including the bailiff, court reporter, attorneys, and other Court personnel; notifies interested parties of changes in the calendar.
Performs case data entry and may perform case maintenance for statistical reporting purposes.
May calculate, record, and monitor the time of each hearing; may compile statistics on proceedings including hearings, continuances, and other scheduled events; monitors all criminal and civil cases; runs daily terse.
May manage virtual court hearings via Zoom or a similar on-line platform and perform in-court duties using remote resources.
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES
Performs related duties as assigned by Court Administration.
JOB-RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Experience/Training
Two years of increasingly responsible legal, administrative support experience involving public contact in a legal environment.
Minimum Education
Associate degree from a college or university Preferred Paralegal Certificate.
Mailed applications must be postmarked by this date. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.washoecourts.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.28 - $47.17 per hour
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Work Location: In person