JUSTICE COURTROOM CLERK I/II

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Justice Court - Henderson is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Justice Courtroom Clerk I/II. As a courtroom clerk assigned to the Justice Court - Henderson, you will be responsible for maintaining records from court proceedings, be the liaison between the court and the court participants as well as performing efficient courtroom operations.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

Justice Courtroom Clerk I: $22.93 - $33.85 H ourly Justice Courtroom Clerk II: $24.79 - $36.58 Hourly

The Justice Courtroom Clerk I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Justice Courtroom Clerk II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Justice Courtroom Clerk I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience providing office support, preferably in a legal or court setting. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: Certain positions may require net typing speed of 45 wpm.

Justice Courtroom Clerk II - In addition to the above: One (1) year of full-time experience in recording actions and assisting courtroom activities in a justice or similar court setting.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Prepares and distributes court calendars; ensures that all files, documents, evidence and other materials are available and organized prior to the beginning of court session.
• Ensures that court officials and all participants are made aware of the case under consideration.
• Attends court, administers oaths, maintains records of actions taken and prepares minute orders which summarize proceedings and actions.
• Maintains chain of evidence and ensures security of all files and documents; organizes, maintains and purges files and documents.
• Sets cases for hearing, being cognizant of participant schedules, bind over regulations and other required deadlines; maintains current records on case status.
• Responds to inquiries and provides factual information regarding court proceedings to attorneys, court and law enforcement officials, County staff and the public.
• Maintains liaison with attorneys; assigns appointments and ensures that attorneys have been notified.
• Trains, directs and reviews the work of a clerical support employee; instructs the employee in work procedures.
• Composes a variety of correspondence and other written materials from instructions or brief notes; types or word processes a variety of materials; proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Receives and processes fees, fines and other monies; prepares receipts and balances such money.
• Liaisons with attorneys and the court to assign appointments and ensure that attorneys are notified.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and files; may prepare periodic or special reports related to work performed.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2026 5:01 PM Pacific