What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Court Assistant position at City of Steamboat Springs?
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The City of Steamboat Springs is seeking a Municipal Court Assistant to join their team.
The primary function of this position is to assist the Municipal Court Administrator involving financial, clerical, and technical work. This work is performed with moderate supervision and requires considerable use of independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making abilities. Must be self-motivated.
This position requires schedule flexibility to allow coverage of time off for Court Administrator and court night coverage; budgeted at 10 hours a week, but up to 20 hours a week due to the needs of the court.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator and the Municipal Court Judge.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.Assists the Municipal Court Administrator with some or all the following duties:
Provides excellent customer service and general information concerning the court to the public. May include interaction with Prosecution, Defendants, Witnesses, Jurors, and Defense Counsel.
Serves as assistant to the Clerk of the Court, sets up courtroom and records proceedings. Ensures orderly courtroom operations.
May record and enter court database summons and complaints issued into this court from Steamboat Springs Police Department. May maintain docket for bi-monthly first appearance sessions.
May assist in the maintenance of legal records of court proceedings; recording all rulings, findings, pleas and sentences; preparing and processing all required documents; accounting for the accuracy and completeness of all files.
May process parking ticket dispositions, payments, failure to pay records, and collections interfacing.
- Graduate with at least an associate degree plus experience in clerical, paralegal, journalism or administrative work.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience listed in #1.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of general office procedures; working knowledge of legal language and procedures or willingness to learn; competent command of the written word.
- Some knowledge of basic financial practices.
- Ability to effectively communicate on a one-to-one basis with the public and effectively handle conflict.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, type and enter data accurately.
- Ability to work evening hours twice per month required.
- Must pass a background check.
Salary : $20 - $28
