Courtroom Clerk - Clerk of the Superior Court

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**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• The following examples of duties provide a representative summary of
  
  

the major duties and responsibilities but are NOT intended as a

comprehensive list of job functions/duties performed by individuals

assigned to this classification. Incumbents may not be required to

perform all duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional,

position-specific, duties.*

• Provides a variety of pre-and in-court services related to the
  
  

preparation, operation and follow-up of court activities; gathers,

reviews, updates and brings court files to court; determines

completeness of court file.

• Attends court sessions, hearings and trials; checks electronic and
  
  

manual recording systems; as instructed/required, calls cases,

swears witnesses and/or provides other assistance and support

related to the operation of the courtroom.

• Takes minutes of court activities; transcribes minute entries into
  
  

the official court record.

• Maintains and replenishes courtroom forms and other supplies as
  
  

required. Provides paperwork to judicial officers, attorneys,

Litigants And Others As Required.

• Accepts and files documents submitted in court.
• Assists in the jury process; calls jurors to the jury box; as
  
  

authorized, assists the judicial officer in conducting juror

examination; updates and maintains juror records of attendance and

related functions.

• Marks exhibits; maintains responsibility for ??chain of custody?;
  
  

secures exhibits during trial.

• Assists in obtaining fingerprints in the Courtroom.
• Provides assistance and support to attorneys, litigants, witnesses
  
  

and others as authorized and/or instructed.

• Serves as a liaison between the court, judicial officer and others
  
  

having business with the court.

• Provides legal information without providing legal advice within the
  
  

scope of designated authority.

• Assists in case scheduling and related areas; provides alternative
  
  

dates for consideration related to subsequent court proceedings as

required; issues court processes, notices and related court

documents.

• Updates and maintains a variety of electronic and manual recording
  
  

systems, statistical, financial and related records and files.

• As required, provides assistance and service in a variety of areas
  
  

within the office of the Clerk of Superior Court; works at the

counter as needed; assists users of court services in person, on the

phone and/or by mail.

• Assists in training others in processes.
  
  

**SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
  
  

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Knowledge Of

Knowledge of applicable city, county, Arizona Supreme Court, state and

Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative

orders, case law and other governing rules and directives.

Knowledge of Mohave county and specific court policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of record keeping, bookkeeping, case and

caseflow management, jury management, automation, and office operations.

Knowledge of court processes, procedures and legal terminology.

Skill In

Skill in communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public,

co-workers, and work contacts.

Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant

city, county, Arizona Supreme Court, state and Federal statutes, rules,

ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law and

other governing rules and directives.

Skill in assessing, evaluating, prioritizing and handling multiple

tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

Skill in ass ssing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to

problems.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with

co-workers, representatives from other court and non-courtrelated

governmental agencies, law enforcement, attorneys, prosecution and

defense bar, victims, witnesses, jurors, the general public, the news

media and /or others having business with the courts of Arizona.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of commonly

used and/or specialized software and/or operation systems/applications.

Ability To

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications

with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to comply with Superior Court of Mohave County Merit Rules,

Administrative Procedures, Department Regulations, and the Code of

Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Ability to take notes of courtroom and related activities and transcribe

them with speed and accuracy.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a dynamic

environment with changing program demands and priorities.

Ability to remain focused on work tasks in a busy office setting.

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