Job Summary

This is highly responsible and varied legal process work in support of the Superior Court system of Clark County, which requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures. Work requires a high degree of reliability, accuracy and speed and the ability to multitask. Incumbents are required to perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the leadworker or manager. Incumbents do not normally supervise others, although incumbents with significant experience may train others when necessary.

Incumbents are assigned to a judicial department on a rotation basis, but may be assigned to any department at any time as needed.

This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Our department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

Three years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.

Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge of:  Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to:  Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail) - Applicants must submit an online application, RESUME and COVER LETTER. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.

Resume and cover letter can be uploaded in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Attends court and makes accurate minutes of proceedings; administers oaths; identifies and verifies juror presence, maintains jury pane