Justice Court Specialist, Senior- Flagstaff Justice Court (0926)

Under general supervision performs specialized office work of moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned.(Illustrative Only)
• Coordinates specialized departmental function
• Assists with the supervision, training, and evaluation of support personnel
• Provides training to assigned staff
• Receives, reviews, processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents
• Processes documents related to misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Researches records and disburses information
• Composes, formats and types correspondence, reports and other documents
• Assists other agencies with information and explaining procedures
• May prepare and maintain accounting and other records
• May handle and account for cash in various amounts

Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: sitting, walking, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending and crawling for filing; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist/elbow/ shoulder) for computer work, filing, copying etc.; vision acuity (near) for computer work and reading documents; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity and touch for typing.

Three years of experience in clerical work and one year experience in Justice Court environment; OR

Associate's degree in a related field and two years of experience in clerical work and one year experience in Justice Court environment; OR

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience in clerical work and one year experience in Justice Court environment; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is not exempt from overtime.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass fingerprint clearance.

 Considerable knowledge of:

• Justice Court terms and meanings

•  Legal terminology, statutes and court procedures

•  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

• Organizing and coordinating the efforts of court personnel

 Ability to:

• Analyze legal documents and interpret statutory requirements

• Perform complex administrative functions with speed and accuracy

•  Maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing program demands and priorities

•  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.