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Job Description
Senior Clerk Consolidated Municipality of Carson City Carson City, NV Job Details Full-time $69,260.36 - $96,964.40 a year 4 days ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Court hearing assistance Staff supervision Team member evaluation Court record maintenance Legal correspondence preparation Office activity coordination Operations coordination Mid-level Team training Trial attendance assistance Document review Court case file organization Typing Court document preparation Task assignment Employee evaluation Balancing end-of-day transactions Full Job Description JOB Please note: Anticipated start date of August 3, 2026. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court.. Under general supervision, attends court sessions and assists the Court Operations Supervisor with assigning, directing and reviewing the work of other Court support staff; provides difficult, complex, technical, specialized and/or confidential legal office support to court offices. Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:
$40.1705 - 56.2386 hourly / $83,554.64 - 116,976.34 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here. •This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. •
Please Note:
Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Attend court, may administer oaths, swear in juries and witnesses, maintains audio, video and manual records of actions taken, prepares minute orders and processes court follow-up. Assists the Court Operations Supervisor in providing direction, training and review of office support staff. Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may counsel employees as required. Performs difficult, complex, technical and/or specialized confidential Court support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities. Compiles data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures. Types correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents from drafts, notes, court recording system, or brief instructions. May compose standard correspondence from brief instructions; may enter and retrieve information from a computer system. May receive and process fees, fines or other monies; prepares receipts and balances money received. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public Court and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason. 2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. 4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. 5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen. 6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov. 7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.