Justice court specialist i- flagstaff justice court (0926)

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

Typical Duties

• 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 of 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 of this position include but are not limited to: 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;

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.