Judicial Clerk I

Judicial Clerk I Consolidated Municipality of Carson City Carson City, NV Job Details Full-time $25.02 - $35.02 an hour 4 days ago Qualifications Court hearing assistance Court record maintenance Legal correspondence preparation Phone reception Legal office phone management Word processing In-person customer service Filing Legal document sorting and filing Background check investigation techniques Internal employee customer service Data entry Court case file organization Document quality checks Typing Data accuracy checks Court hearing scheduling Balancing end-of-day transactions Entry level Court-related public interaction Utilizing background check services Full Job Description JOB Please note: Anticipated start date of August 3, 2026. In addition, this recruitment will be used to create an eligibility list for future openings which will be used for six (6) months for positions in the First Judicial District Court, Juvenile Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Courts. Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to difficult legal office support to the courts which is often confidential and may include receptionist duties, document processing, typing, word processing, computer entry, record keeping and filing. Employees may choose between the following:

Employer-Paid PERS Retirement:

$25.0175 - $35.0244 hourly / $52,036.40 - $72,850.70 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement:

$30.1807 - $42.2530 hourly / $62,775.96 - $87,886.24 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here(Download PDF reader). •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. •

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. Assists public as primary customer service contact in-person and over the telephone. May receive and process various legal documents such as court calendars, court orders, booking slips, probation reports, criminal records, petitions, proofs of service, garnishments, arrest warrants and other legal information for maintaining records. Verifies, codes, edits, enters and retrieves legal data and prepares reports using a computer system following established formats; may access confidential statewide data files; performs background checks. May review legal or court documents, arrest or incident records, probation reports, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, data and other information. Locate and return case files for docketing of all legal documents received and filed. Coordinates court hearings with attorneys, outside agencies and staff. Checks court and legal documents for proper authorization and obtains missing signatures; refers documents to the proper staff. Compiles data from multiple sources to complete and process legal forms, documents and reports in accordance with established procedures. Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents from drafts, notes, 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; prepares reports as required. 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

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. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 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. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. 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. 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. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.