Court Clerk-Tribal Court

Tribal and Indian Preference: The Colorado River Indian Tribes has implemented a Tribal/ CRIT Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Tribal preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of complex court clerk and clerical tasks involved in processing, maintaining, and securing records of all court proceedings in civil, criminal, juvenile, and traffic cases. Provides information and assistance to law enforcement officers, attorneys, defendants, and court patrons. Provides general clerical assistance to the Judges and administrative staff. Court Clerk will be required to perform work in the following areas of the Court: civil, criminal, traffic, and/or other areas as assigned and in accordance to the Laws and Codes of the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

PRINCIPAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following

CIVIL:

• Opens processes and closes general civil, small claims and summary proceedings cases. Records and processes complaints and pleadings, distributes and files civil documents, enters case information into the case management system, coordinates service of process, prepares legal documents, and enters defaults, orders and judgments.

• Receives, receipts and records fees and other monies. Notifies appropriate staff to issue refunds or distribute monies in accordance with court orders and procedures.

• Operates a computer terminal to enter, update, correct, and access case information; and to produce computer generated forms.

• Documents all case activity and other pertinent case information on court documents and in the case management system; maintains case histories on each case.

• Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons and agencies about court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and civil proceedings in general.

• Schedules court proceedings and issues proper notices to the appropriate parties.

CRIMINAL/JUVENILE:

• Receives criminal and juvenile complaints and related documents, opens case files, enters case information into the case management system, and files case documents.

• Receives, receipts and records bonds, fines, costs, and other payments.

• Operates a computer terminal to enter, update correct and access case information, and to produce computer generated forms.

• Ensures that case files are ready and available for scheduled court proceedings. Checks in defendants, attorneys and others.

• Documents case activity and other pertinent case information on court documents and into case management system, maintain case history on each case.

• Distributes and recalls search, bench, and arrest warrants as authorized.

• Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons, and agencies about court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and criminal proceeding in general.

• Prepares and distributes jail commitments and other legal documents.

TRAFFIC/FISH & GAME:

• Receives records and codes citation from law enforcement agencies, prepares case file and enters case information into the case management system. Closes cases following dispositions.

• Receives, receipts and records fines, cost, bonds and other monies. Notifies appropriate staff to refund, forfeit and/or apply bond money to pay fines, costs and other assessments.

• Operates a computer to enter, update, correct, and access case information; and to produce computer generated forms and reports.

• Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons and agencies about Court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and criminal proceedings in general.

• Schedules civil infraction informal hearings and issues notification to the appropriate parties.

• Monitors case files and initiates enforcement action on overdue citations. Prepares and issues default judgments, bond forfeiture notices.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working familiarity with the operation and applications of computers and data programs.

• Ability to plan, organize and calendar administrative and court cases, activities, staffing, etc.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.

• Possesses an understanding of legal terminology and thorough knowledge of courtroom procedures.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field, or

• Two (2) years of court related experience or any combination of education training and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of position.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

• Must possess a current valid driver's license throughout employment.

Physical Requirement:

• Physically able to perform duties assigned.

• Must successfully complete a drug screening test prior to appointment.

• Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned.

Apply:

Colorado River Indian Tribes Human Resources Department

26600 Mohave Road

Parker, Arizona 85344

For Employment Application visit: http://crit-nsn.gov

Indian Preference:

Under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Sections 701(b) and 703(i) explicitly exempts from coverage the preferential employment of Indian-by-Indian Tribes. Therefore, C.R.I.T. acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled C.R.I.T. members who qualify toward all employment opportunities otherwise; C.R.I.T. does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

C.R.I.T. Officers:

Health and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave and Pension Plan. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.09 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17