Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE The Elko Justice/Municipal Court is currently recruiting for a full-time Deputy Court Clerk. Individuals in these positions perform a wide variety of legal and clerical support work for the Elko Justice/Municipal Court. Successful applicants will work under the direction of the Court Administrator and/or the Assistant Court Administrator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interacting with and providing information to litigants, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other interested parties;
• Assisting court customers over the phone, via email, and in-person;
• Distributing forms to litigants that come to the court for service;
• Entering, reviewing, and verifying data in the court\xe2\x80\x99s electronic case management system;
• Preparing a variety of legal documents;
• Scheduling court hearings with litigants, attorneys, and other parties;
• Clerking for court proceedings that are conducted in the courtroom;
• Preparing minutes and otherwise documenting actions taken by the court;
• Accepting legal documents for filing and placing documents received into their appropriate case files;
• Processing payments of fines and fees at the court window, or over the internet;
• Operating a variety of office machines and equipment such as typewriters, copy machines, recording equipment, and computer terminals;
• Preparing and processing warrants of arrest and bench warrants.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver\'s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application: Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic office operations. Extensive knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Software and personal computers.
• Record keeping and reporting/documentation

Skills

• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with youth and the public.
• Administering projects and front office operations effectively.
• Dedication to a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Abilities

• Ability and wiliness to learn court proceedings and legal proceedings.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Complete work in an accurate, efficient, and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with judges, co-workers, and the public.
• Communicate with the supervisor, coworkers, and the public, in a clear, concise, informative, and polite manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Ability to interact professionally, communicate effectively, and exchange information accurately with all internal/external customers;
• Read and understand a variety of legal documents, and the procedure related thereto.
• Listen carefully, understand, and transcribe, concise notes, using appropriate grammar and punctuation.
• Work under pressure and maintain composure in stressful situations. Multitasking is essential.
• Operate specialized computer programs and related equipment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance when performing office and courtroom duties.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Strength and stamina to be sedentary
• Strength and stamina to drive long distances, reaching, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others, including supervisors, coworkers, clients, and customers.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise
• Periodic contact with angry and upset individuals
• Frequent interruptions of planned work activities by telephone calls, office visitors, and response to unplanned events.