Assistant Clerk I

The Douglas County Court is accepting applications for an Assistant Clerk I. In the absence of the Judicial Administrator, Division Manager, Clerk Magistrate, the Clerk of the Court, or the Assistant Clerk II, the Assistant Clerk I as designated, will assume the responsibility of the office including deputy authority. Other functions may include the performance of supervisory and clerical duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
The Assistant Clerk may perform records clerk, accounting clerk, or registrar duties, answer administrative inquiries, prepare reports, and compile statistics, assist with data entry functions, budget preparations, formulation of office policies and procedures, and may be assigned other duties as deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or equivalent PLUS at least two years’ experience working in a court system or related professional environment..

PREFERRED: The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.

OTHER: Successful completion of “on-the-job training” in the use of JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system) will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of laws, procedures, policies and operations of the court, typing skills and computer data entry knowledge, ability to follow oral and written instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels, implement decisions effectively, communicate both orally and in writing and plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of others. Ability to become proficient in the use of JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system) at the time of installation in the court.