Job Description

Posting number: 0804823

Department: Justice Court - Flagstaff

Job classification: Justice Court Specialist, Senior

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration

Summary

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

Examples of duties

(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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental information

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.