Job Summary

This classification is the third in the Court Assistant family. 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 lead worker or manager. Incumbents do not normally supervise others, although incumbents with significant experience may train others when necessary or oversee a specific unit in the office. Incumbents may act in the capacity of a lead worker to other clerical employees, as a Facilitator, or in the position of an In-Court Clerk.

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.

This position is represented by Local 11.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
 

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible general office work, with a minimum of one (1) year of experience directly related to working in the court system.

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• Two (2) years (ninety [90] hours) of post-secondary business, legal or office occupational​ training or education may be substituted for up to two years of required experience.

Knowledge of: case processing activity within the Court systems; procedures, documents and procedural law related to the conduct of legal practice in the Court Systems; legal and business correspondence, Court orders and jury activities; business English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and diction; office practices and procedures and modern office equipment; basic bookkeeping practices.

Ability to: operate commonly used office equipment and machines, , computers , scanners, copiers, calculators and; work effectively in a high pressure environment; understand and render clear explanations of legal procedures and policies; understand and execute complex written and oral instructions; apply extensive guidelines to a variety of work situations; maintain or supervise the keeping of records; exercise tact and judgment when providing assistance; compose legal correspondence; compile periodic reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and general public and employees of other departments and agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees assigned typing or data entry duties must possess the ability to type at a speed of 55+ words per minute.

Selection Process:

Application materials must include a resume and cover letter.  Additional skills testing may also be required for this position.  

Resumes and other documents must be attached together 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.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter . Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.

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 an