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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Justice Court Services Assistant-Kingman/Cerbat

Kingman, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $38K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Justice Court Services Assistant to work at the Kingman/Cerbat Justice Court. The role involves assisting with filing documents, collecting fees, and providing information to the public, all while maintaining a professional demeanor.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Accepts new filings and/or documents related to existing cases. Review content; determines if documents require immediate attention of judicial officer

Collects fees and issues receipts

Set-up case in electronic and/or manual recording system

Create new or update existing file folders

Issues court process, updates, maintains and records a variety of statistical and/or financial files and records

Responds to inquiries at the counter, by mail and/or by phone, provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority. Determines if request/need is a priority; as required, contacts judicial officer; advises of situation; performs follow-up work as instructed

Balances cash drawer; reconciles receipts and disbursements; prepares daily deposit slip. As authorized, prepares, checks, validates and balances monthly and other financial reports, files and records

Processes mail, provides to appropriate parties

Prepares and distributes a variety of court documents; sends out minute entries, forms, correspondence and other items

Pulls cases for court as required or assigned; reviews file; determines completeness of file folder; updates and prepares file for courtroom activities

Assists judicial officer in a variety of tasks as assigned

Performs data entry; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems; updates records of documents filed, action taken and related courtroom activities. Updates paper file with latest in-court files as required. Returns court file to storage area

As assigned, works within the courtroom; sets up court for operations; replenishes supplies, forms and related materials; checks operation of recording machine; loads fresh tapes

Calls cases, witnesses and/or performs other duties as assigned by the judicial officer; operates recording equipment; updates and maintains recording logs; assists witnesses, jurors and others as instructed by the judicial officer

Provides subsequent court dates; issues court process, notices and other court documents; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems

Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts

Qualification

Court processesFile managementBookkeeping principlesCustomer serviceData entryCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementTeamwork

Required

High school diploma/GED (General Education Degree)

One (1) year of relevant, progressively responsible secretarial, legal secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related work

May be required an affidavit and/or demonstrate proficiency to type 50 words per minute (wpm)

Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position

Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County

Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET)