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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Justice Court is looking to fill a Justice Court Services Assistant in the Bullhead City Justice Court.
“The Bullhead Justice Court includes Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley areas except that portion within the Oatman voting precinct, and the unincorporated area north of Bullhead City. The parts of Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley areas that are within the Oatman voting precinct are actually in the Lake Havasu Justice Court boundaries since January 1, 2025.”
This position will be working in the collections division and will have interaction with the public. There will be no travel required.
Starting salary $17.54.
40 hours per week.
Essential Job Functions
The following EXAMPLES OF DUTIES are NOT intended as a comprehensive list of job functions/duties performed by individuals assigned to this classification. The following provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional, position-specific, duties.- Accept new filings and/or documents related to existing cases. Review content; determines if documents require immediate attention of judicial officer.
- Collect fees and issues receipts.
- Set-up case in electronic and/or manual recording system.
- Create new or update existing file folders.
- Issues court process, updates, maintains and records a variety of statistical and/or financial files and records.
- Responds to inquiries at the counter, by mail and/or by phone, provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority. Determines if request/need is a priority; as required, contacts judicial officer; advises of situation; performs follow-up work as instructed.
- Balances cash drawer; reconciles receipts and disbursements; prepares daily deposit slip. As authorized, prepares checks, validates and balances monthly and other financial reports, files and records.
- Processes mail, provides to appropriate parties.
- Prepares and distributes a variety of court documents; sends out minute entries, forms, correspondence and other items.
- Pulls cases for court as required or assigned; reviews file; determines completeness of file folder; updates and prepares file for courtroom activities.
- Assists judicial officer in a variety of tasks as assigned.
- Performs data entry; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems; updates records of documents filed, action taken and related courtroom activities. Updates paper file with latest in-court files as required. Returns court file to storage area.
- As assigned, works within the courtroom; sets up court for operations; replenishes supplies, forms and related materials; checks operation of recording machine; loads fresh tapes.
- Calls cases, witnesses and/or performs other duties as assigned by the judicial officer; operates recording equipment; updates and maintains recording logs; assists witnesses, jurors and others as instructed by the judicial officer.
- Provides subsequent court dates; issues court process, notices and other court documents; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems.
- Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
- One (1) year of relevant, progressively responsible secretarial, legal secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related work.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Applicable city, county, Arizona Supreme Court, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.
- Mohave County and specific court-related policies and procedures.
- Principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting.
- Principles of file and records management.
- Court processes, procedures and legal terminology.
- Trends and practices in office, court and business operations.
- Reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.
- Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other County employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, the bar association, victims, witnesses, litigants, jurors, news media, general public and others having business with the courts of Mohave County.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications.
- Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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