Court Technician I / II - Juvenile Courts - (0726)

About the role

The Nature of Work involves performing legal work of moderate difficulty, recording and documenting court proceedings, processing and distributing court documents, and interacting with judicial officials, attorneys, court staff, criminal justice officials, and parties in various actions.

Responsibilities

• Attends court hearings of various complexity and duration, including arraignments, default dissolutions, probate annual accounting, and others as assigned.
• Determines, summarizes, and records the points and decisions reached in the course of the proceeding.
• Extracts information collected in the courtroom and prepares a cohesive, understandable Minute Entry.
• Accesses, inputs, and maintains data in automated case management system.
• Provides a monthly recap of all under-advisements and statistics of hearings attended.
• Interprets, explains, and applies specific statutes, code regulations, and procedures.
• Impanels grand jury and trial juries.
• Takes, transcribes, and dockets courtroom dictation.
• Processes and distributes official records of formal orders, and other official and legal documents at the direction of the Judge.
• Maintains control of case files during Court hearings and assures files are available at the scheduled time.
• Updates Court and judges' calendars based on Court orders.
• Creates, processes, and distributes official records of formal orders and other official and legal documents at the direction of the Judge.
• Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits and assures exhibits are available at scheduled hearings.
• Certifies documents.
• Enters and maintains data in automated case management systems.
• Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials.
• Issues bench warrants.
• Prepares and maintains files.
• Affords assistance in the training of court technicians.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a skills-based typing and writing/grammar test.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Court Technician I: Two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Court Technician II: Three years of progressively responsible clerical work; including at least one year experience as a Court Technician I; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Juvenile Delinquency and/or Juvenile Dependency processes.
  • Prior experience working in a court, legal, or justice system setting, such as juvenile court, clerk of court, legal office, prosecution, defense, or probation.
  • Proven ability to take, summarize, and transcribe meeting minutes or legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Considerable Knowledge Of: Use of modern office equipment, taking and transcribing dictation, working Knowledge Of: Arizona statutes and Rules of Procedure, Court and legal terminology and procedures, Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, Legal terminology and business English, Computer applications, Ability To: Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures, Maintain confidentiality of court matters, Perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment, Meet deadlines and maintain work flow, Type accurately, Accurately maintain records and prepare reports, Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, Follow written and verbal instructions, Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Skills and Abilities

• Considerable Knowledge Of: Court and legal terminology and procedures, Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, Procedures, guidelines, and statutory requirements that govern the duties of courtroom clerks, Working Knowledge Of: Legal terminology and business English, Arizona statutes and Rules of Procedure, Computer applications, Skill In: Use of modern office equipment, Taking and transcribing dictation, Ability To: Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures, Maintain confidentiality of court matters, Perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment, Meet deadlines and maintain workflow, Type accurately, Accurately maintain records and prepare reports, Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, Follow written and verbal instructions, Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass
• Elective Coverage
• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability