Justice Court Specialist I - Fredonia Justice Court (0826)

About the Role

Performs specialized office work of moderate difficulty under supervision, including processing confidential and sensitive documents related to misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, processes, and distributes confidential and sensitive documents
• Updates electronic records and researches records to disburse 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 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
• Handles and accounts for cash in various amounts

Essential Functions

• Walking and sitting for extended periods
• Lifting and carrying files, supplies, and mail (1-50 lbs)
• Pushing/pulling carts, doors, and filing cabinets (1-50 lbs)
• Climbing stairs
• Working with interruptions and repetitive motion (hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder)
• Vision acuity for writing, typing, and interacting with staff and the public
• Hearing and speech for ordinary conversation
• Finger dexterity for typing, writing, and filing

Requirements

• Two years of experience in clerical work; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Must pass fingerprint clearance
• This position is non-exempt from overtime

Skills & Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of Justice Court terms and meanings
• Office practices and procedures
• Rules and procedures of the department, including state and federal law
• Word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer applications
• Business English, spelling, and arithmetic
• 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
• Ability to work safely and support workplace safety culture
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to type and perform data entry accurately
• Ability to prepare and maintain complex records and reports

Benefits

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

• 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