Court Technician I / II - Juvenile Courts - (0726)

Under supervision performs legal work of moderate difficulty recording and documenting court proceedings for hearings of various complexity and duration, processes, and distributes court documents and legal papers; interacts with judicial officials, attorneys, court staff, criminal justice officials, and parties in all types of actions; performs related work as assigned.

Court Technician I: Must successfully complete a skills-based typing and writing/grammar test.

Hiring Salary Ranges
Court Technician I: $45,560.00 - $47,838.00
Court Technician II: $49,116.00 - $51,571.80

COURT TECHNICIAN I

• Attends court hearings of various complexity and duration, including but not limited to arraignments, default dissolutions, probate annual accounting, and others as assigned 
• Determines, summarizes, and records the points and decisions reached in the course of the proceeding 
• Extracts the information collected in the courtroom and prepares a cohesive, understandable Minute Entry 
• Accesses, inputs, and maintains data in automated case management system 
• Provides a monthly recap of all under-advisements and statistics of hearings attended 
• Interprets, explains, and applies specific statutes, code regulations and procedures 
• Impanels grand jury and trial juries 
• Takes, transcribes, and dockets courtroom dictation 
• Processes and distributes official records of formal orders, and other official and legal documents at the direction of the Judge 
• Maintains control of case files during Court hearings and assures files are available at the scheduled time 
• Updates Court and judges' calendars based on Court orders and coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants 
• Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure judge's ruling within legally set time limitations 
• Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits and assures exhibits are available at scheduled hearings 
• Certifies documents 
• Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials 
• Closes out criminal case files which includes reporting felony convictions 
• Issues bench warrants; prepares and maintains files 
• Performs other duties as assigned

COURT TECHNICIAN II

• Attends all court hearings and determines, summarizes, and records the points and decision reached in the course of the proceedings 
• Prepares multiple documents to carry out the judgment of the court 
• Closes out criminal case files 
• Prepares and submits Motor Vehicle Department abstracts and DPS disposition reports using computer applications 
• Takes, transcribes, and dockets courtroom dictation, including orders from the court and stipulations and motions from counsel 
• Summarizes court proceedings in minute entry form 
• Creates, processes, and distributes official records of formal orders and other official and legal Documents at the direction of the Judge 
• Maintains control of case files during Court hearings and assures files are available at the scheduled time 
• Impanels grand jury and trial juries 
• Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure judge's ruling within legally set time limitations 
• Provides monthly re-cap of all under-advisements and statistics of hearings attended 
• Updates Court and judges' calendars based on Court orders 
• Coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants 
• Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits and assures exhibits are available at scheduled hearings 
• Certifies documents 
• Enters and maintains data in automated case management systems 
• Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials 
• Issues bench warrants 
• Prepares and maintains files 
• Assists in the training of court technicians 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: sitting in court or at desk for shorthand, data entry, transcription and taking dictation; working with and around other court staff, clerk's staff, attorneys, defendants and the public; dealing with interruptions from co-workers, phones and unscheduled hearings; repetitive motion hand / wrist for data entry and transcription; vision acuity (near / far) for computer and courtroom work; Hearing for courtroom testimony, etc.; touch for shorthand, and computer work.

COURT TECHNICIAN I
Two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR

Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Juvenile Delinquency and/or Juvenile Dependency processes. 
• Prior experience working in a court, legal, or justice system setting, such as juvenile court, clerk of court, legal office, prosecution, defense, or probation. 
• Proven ability to take, summarizing, and transcribing meeting minutes or legal proceedings

COURT TECHNICIAN II
Three years of progressively responsible clerical work; including at least one year experience as a Court Technician I; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to type 50 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment. Must successfully pass background investigation, including fingerprint clearance. May be assigned to an alternate work schedule which includes evenings.
 
 Preferred qualifications 

• Two or more years courtroom tech/clerk experience. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Juvenile Delinquency and/or Juvenile Dependency processes. 
• Prior experience working in a court, legal, or justice system setting, such as juvenile court, clerk of court, legal office, prosecution, defense, or probation. 
• Experience taking, summarizing, and transcribing meeting minutes or legal proceedings.

COURT TECHNICIAN I

Considerable knowledge of:
 - Use of modern office equipment
 - Taking and transcribing dictation

 Working knowledge of:
 - Arizona statutes and Rules of Procedure
 - Court and legal terminology and procedures
 - Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
 - Legal terminology and business English
 - Computer applications

 Ability to:
 - Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures
 - Maintain confidentiality of court matters
 - Perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment
 - Meet deadlines and maintain work flow
 - Type accurately
 - Accurately maintain records and prepare reports
 - Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
 - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
 - Follow written and verbal instructions
 - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
 
COURT TECHNICIAN II

 Considerable knowledge of:
 - Court and legal terminology and procedures
 - Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
 - Procedures, guidelines, and statutory requirements that govern the duties of courtroom clerks
 
Working knowledge of:
 - Legal terminology and business English
 - Arizona statutes and Rules of Procedure
 - Computer applications

 Skill in:
 - Use of modern office equipment
 - Taking and transcribing dictation

 Ability to:
 - Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures
 - Maintain confidentiality of court matters
 - Perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment
 - Meet deadlines and maintain workflow
 - Type accurately
 - Accurately maintain records and prepare reports
 - Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
 - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
 - Follow written and verbal instructions
 - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
 

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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