Justice Court Clerk Trainee (JP5) - Sierra Vista

(Illustrative Only) Answers routine incoming phone calls, emails, and questions from the public and court personnel; sorts and stamps incoming court documents; receives and receipts monies in accordance with Minimum Accounting Standards; retrieves and delivers court documents and files to various locations within the Courthouse; maintains accurate and complete digital and physical files; collects data to maintain multiple logs and monthly/quarterly reports for the department; prepares correspondence and court notifications for mailing; accepts, marks, and maintains exhibits according to established procedures; records court proceedings digitally and uses court forms to create a record of the proceedings; enters data for sentencing, dispositions, and financial assessments; process interfaces with statewide AZPOINT system.

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in performing clerical or legal clerical work. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preference may be given to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.  

Knowledge of:

• business English, spelling, and arithmetic; 
• clerical and office practices and procedures.

•  using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.

• follow written and verbal instructions;
• apply basic math skills to include accounting/bookkeeping principles, which include verifying daily cash intake and balancing end-of-day processes in accordance with Minimum Accounting Standards;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
• read, write, and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.