Mohave County · 4 weeks ago
Courtroom Clerk - Clerk of the Superior Court
Mohave County is seeking a Courtroom Clerk for the Clerk of the Superior Court position. The role involves providing a variety of pre-and in-court services, attending court sessions, and assisting with court operations, including managing court files and supporting judicial officers.
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Responsibilities
Provides a variety of pre-and in-court services related to the preparation, operation and follow-up of court activities; gathers, reviews, updates and brings court files to court; determines completeness of court file
Attends court sessions, hearings and trials; checks electronic and manual recording systems; as instructed/required, calls cases, swears witnesses and/or provides other assistance and support related to the operation of the courtroom
Takes minutes of court activities; transcribes minute entries into the official court record
Maintains and replenishes courtroom forms and other supplies as required. Provides paperwork to judicial officers, attorneys, Litigants And Others As Required
Accepts and files documents submitted in court
Assists in the jury process; calls jurors to the jury box; as authorized, assists the judicial officer in conducting juror examination; updates and maintains juror records of attendance and related functions
Marks exhibits; maintains responsibility for ??chain of custody?; secures exhibits during trial
Assists in obtaining fingerprints in the Courtroom
Provides assistance and support to attorneys, litigants, witnesses and others as authorized and/or instructed
Serves as a liaison between the court, judicial officer and others having business with the court
Provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority
Assists in case scheduling and related areas; provides alternative dates for consideration related to subsequent court proceedings as required; issues court processes, notices and related court documents
Updates and maintains a variety of electronic and manual recording systems, statistical, financial and related records and files
As required, provides assistance and service in a variety of areas within the office of the Clerk of Superior Court; works at the counter as needed; assists users of court services in person, on the phone and/or by mail
Assists in training others in processes
Performs related work as required
Performs special assignments as requested
Qualification
Required
Provides a variety of pre-and in-court services related to the preparation, operation and follow-up of court activities; gathers, reviews, updates and brings court files to court; determines completeness of court file
Attends court sessions, hearings and trials; checks electronic and manual recording systems; as instructed/required, calls cases, swears witnesses and/or provides other assistance and support related to the operation of the courtroom
Takes minutes of court activities; transcribes minute entries into the official court record
Maintains and replenishes courtroom forms and other supplies as required. Provides paperwork to judicial officers, attorneys, litigants and others as required
Accepts and files documents submitted in court
Assists in the jury process; calls jurors to the jury box; as authorized, assists the judicial officer in conducting juror examination; updates and maintains juror records of attendance and related functions
Marks exhibits; maintains responsibility for chain of custody; secures exhibits during trial
Assists in obtaining fingerprints in the Courtroom
Provides assistance and support to attorneys, litigants, witnesses and others as authorized and/or instructed
Serves as a liaison between the court, judicial officer and others having business with the court
Provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority
Assists in case scheduling and related areas; provides alternative dates for consideration related to subsequent court proceedings as required; issues court processes, notices and related court documents
Updates and maintains a variety of electronic and manual recording systems, statistical, financial and related records and files
As required, provides assistance and service in a variety of areas within the office of the Clerk of Superior Court; works at the counter as needed; assists users of court services in person, on the phone and/or by mail
Assists in training others in processes