What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk I position at City of San Luis, AZ?
Salary : $30,742.40 Annually
Location : San Luis Municipal Court 767 N. First Ave San Luis, AZ
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-00069
Department : Municipal Court
Division : Municipal Court
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!
Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!
As a Court Clerk I, you will :
- Create and maintain official court records; research cases; prepare and issue court documents; make certified copies and process records requests.
- Collect and prepares all documentation required for court proceedings; accept and files court documents.
- Assist the public in person and by phone including retrieving information and files, and providing general information regarding scheduling of court dates, defensive driving, warrants and granting extensions; assist the public in problem solving and research activities.
- Receive, reconcile, and verify payments and bond monies; prepare financial reports; process payments of various tender types and from multiple sources; establish payment plans; monitor payment records; and perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Enter accurate data into an automated information system, create and update cases, process records, locate and retrieve files or documents, and perform routine file maintenance.
- Assist judicial officers in the courtroom during court proceedings.
- Prepare and process marriage license applications once deputized by the Clerk of the Superior Court.
- Maintain confidentiality of court proceedings, files, and documents.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possess knowledge of :
Possess the ability to :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience :
Licenses and Certificates :
All Licenses and Certifications required must be maintained throughout employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED / PREFERRED :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and / or the public and dissatisfied / abusive individuals.
Work Environment
The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.
The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -
Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined.Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly.
Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview / assessment process.
The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees :
MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-
FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) -
Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)
Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.
LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.
Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit : $2,000.00
WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
Do you live in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis?
Do you have an active Arizona Driver's License?
What is your highest level of education?
Do you possess two years of general clerical work experience requiring public contact?
Are you willing to obtain a yearly Arizona Committee of Judicial Education Training Accreditation?
Are you willing to be deputized by the Clerk of the Superior Court to issue Marriage Licenses?
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
Are you a Veteran?
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Salary : $30,742 - $50,000
