DEPUTY CLERK (RENO JUSTICE COURT)

About the role

Under general supervision, performs general clerical and customer-support duties in support of assigned department and other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in person and over the phone from the public, judicial staff, Reno Justice Court administrative staff and stakeholders regarding cases, filings, judgments, court procedures and case resolution options.
• Receive, compile, and organize information for the preparation of documents, records, reports, and correspondence of assigned area.
• File various court related documents such as pleadings, exhibits and judgments.
• Perform data entry tasks associated with case management updates and statistical reporting
• Maintain financial case records in the performance of taking payments and receipting money
• Interact in a professional work environment

Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and frequently walk short distances. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion. Required to use office equipment including telephones, computers, and copy machines.

Qualifications

High school diploma or an equivalent certification; at least four years of clerical or office support work experience, preferably in a legal or customer service-focused setting; standard proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). For Deputy Clerk II, a 4‑year degree or previous experience in a related field may replace the required 1‑year period of directly performing Deputy Clerk I tasks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For Deputy Clerk III, a 4‑year degree or previous experience in a related field may replace the required 2‑year period of directly performing Deputy Clerk II tasks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Excellent customer service experience; knowledge of legal terminology and practices involving the filing and processing of various legal documents; ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and co‑workers.