Justice Court Specialist I- Flagstaff Justice Court (0926)

About the role

Under supervision performs specialized office work of moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents
• Processes documents related to misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases
• Updates electronic records
• Research records and disburses information
• Records and documents court proceedings
• Receives and processes payments, fees, or bonds
• Compiles reports and summaries of work
• Schedules, gathers materials and prepares agendas for various court hearings
• May issue search or fugitive warrants, and generate warrants and orders to show cause
• May notify attorneys regarding continuances
• Composes, formats and types correspondence, reports and other documents
• May answer incoming phone calls
• May assist other agencies with information and explaining procedures
• May orient and train other staff
• May prepare and maintain accounting and other records
• May handle and account for cash in various amounts
• Essential functions: walking; sitting; lifting and carrying (1-50 lbs) of files supplies and mail; pushing/pulling carts, doors, filing cabinets (1-50 lbs); climbing stairs; working with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder) for telephone, typing filing, etc.; vision acuity (near and far) for writing, typing and dealing with staff and the public; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing, writing, filing, etc.

Requirements

Two years of experience in clerical work; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must pass fingerprint clearance.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Justice Court terms and meanings
• Office practices and procedures
• Rules and procedures of department, including state and federal law
• Word processing, spread sheets and other computer applications
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of office equipment
• Customer service
• Researching and problem solving
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Type and perform data entry accurately
• Prepare and maintain complex records and reports

Benefits

• 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