Job Summary

Performs legal support work at an entry-level in the Juvenile Court. This 0.5 FTE position is responsible for basic word processing of pre-formatted legal documents, public contact involving communicating basic legal information, responding to routine questions, routing phone calls and visitors, reading and routing mail, and other support work of a routine and repetitive nature.


Clark County Juvenile Court Statement of Values:
At our core, we believe the power of Diversity enriches everyone. Diversity brings a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions. We strive to create and maintain a working and service environment that is safe, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. To this end, we will treat all people with dignity and respect. If you do not share our values, please do not apply.
Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ communities, who are historically underrepresented in the law and justice profession are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

One (1) year of clerical support work within a legal environment.

Completion of a legal secretarial course offered by a community college or business school (45 quarter or semester credit hours with at least ten (10) hours in legal coursework) may be substituted for the required experience.

Knowledge of: 

Legal terminology, forms, policies, and techniques; general office practices and procedures; appropriate business and legal grammar; word processing and database applications; operation of general office equipment such as copiers, faxes, telephones, and personal computers.

Ability to:

Word process legal documents with few errors; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and the general public; operate general office equipment; accomplish work within established timeframes; communicate effectively orally and in writing; adhere to prescribed office routines; maintain a neat personal appearance and courteous attitude toward the public and fellow employees.

Maintain reliable attendance. Maintaining regular and punctual attendance is essential for public service. This position provides critical services to the community. The successful candidate must be reliable and committed to fulfilling their duties consistently. This position requires a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain a consistent schedule to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department and the continued delivery of vital services to the community

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Using a word processor, generate basic legal documents according to established formats; secure appropriate signatures, authorizations, and mail or route as designated.

Transcribes legal correspondence and documents following instructions and within established formats and/or by reference to similar documents.

Enter and retrieve case information using appropriate computer-based data systems; prepare reports requiring the extraction of database information.

Responds to questions and provides answers to the public accessing readily available information from office records and by regulations on public records and confidentiality.

Screens and refers phone calls and inquiries to the appropriate office or person; reads and routes incoming mail.

Files legal documents with clerks of the court; obtains required signatures and authorizations; maintains case files and records dates on which subsequent actions must occur.

Orders and maintains supplies of legal forms and office materials.

Performs other work as assigned.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include all duties and responsibilities.

Part-time Pay Policy:
Regular part-time employees: In budgeted positions, compensation is established proportionally to a regular full-time position in the same classification. Regular part-time employees are eligible for step increases within the salary range based on satisfactory performance.

Part-time Benefit Policy:
Part-time employee benefits: Employees working 20-29 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. Part-time employees in positions budgeted at 0.5 to 0.749 FTE shall contribute 30% towards the employer contribution for medical and dental insurance.

Recruitment Policy:
This recruitment may be used to fill future vaca