Courtroom Clerk Technician

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of responsible, legal, clerical and administrative activities in recording and document processing of court proceedings for the Gila County Superior Court.

Responsibilities

• Records and transcribes dictation at court proceedings.
• Issues jail releases, warrants and confidential orders.
• Affords assistance in the training of new courtroom clerks.
• Prepares, processes and certifies copies.
• Sums up and types court proceedings in minute entry form.
• Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure judge's ruling within time limitations set by law.
• Takes custody of and marks exhibits that come into evidence; the case is monitored and exhibits are dispositional at the appropriate time.
• Prepares a required packet of court documentation for all defendants in which a term of imprisonment has been imposed.
• May also be required to take direct dictation from a Judge to prepare necessary orders.
• Performs bailiff duties when necessary.
• Distributes court orders to parties entitled to notice and issues arrest warrants at the court's direction.
• Manages person demographics in the Case Management System.
• Oversees the Online Minute Entry Access (OMEA) transmission function which allows for the public display of minute entries on the Supreme Court website.
• Affords assistance in the research and preparation of statistical reports.
• Completes 16 hours of mandatory continuing education.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license. Must pass a background check. Must be able to operate a computer and related software. Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.