Job Information
NAVAJO COUNTY GOVERNMENT Judicial Assistant in HOLBROOK, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6703112
Summary
Under limited supervision, performs legal secretarial and stenographic work of moderate difficulty for the Judge of Superior Court, and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Coordinates and maintains court calendar for the Superior Court Judge.
Takes and transcribes dictation and correspondence; Types forms according to procedures.
Reviews all court files for completeness prior to presentation to the Judge.
Sets motions for hearings and continuances.
Establishes and maintains files.
Makes travel arrangements.
Responds to public regarding questions about files and cases.
Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties
Opens, distributes and responds to mail correspondence.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of judicial procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of legal terminology and English grammar.
Skill in the use of modern office equipment.
Skill in taking accurate notes and taking and transcribing dictation
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; AND five years secretarial experience including three years of legal secretarial experience; demonstrated ability to type sixty (60) WPM and take shorthand or speedwriting at sixty (60) WPM.