Tribal Court Clerk
Location: Snoqualmie, Washington
Description: Snoqualmie Tribe is at present looking to employ Tribal Court Clerk right now, this position will be situated in Washington. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. DESCRIPTION
Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to! obtain information for court.
DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Render assistance to the Tribal Courts and the Tribal police of complaints, subpoenas, warrants and commitments, andy any other document incidental to the lawful function of the Court.
- Attend and keep, or arrange to have kept, a written record of all court proceedings.
- Maintain all evidentiary materials, transcripts, and records of testimony filed in the Court
- Collect and account for fines and other funds and properties taken into the custody of the court.
- Administer the oath to all witnesses.
- Receive, record and disburse all fines, fees and charges inmposed by the court.
- Prepare and make available to parties forms, approved by the Tribal Council, for pleading and service of process.
- Develop and keep a current docket numbering system and shall preserve and protect the original, official records of all Court proceedings. !
- Prepare and serve notices, summons, subpoenas, warrants, ! as prescribed by the Snoqualmie Tribal Code and the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures (FRCP).
- Assist parties with guidance and execution of complaints, petitions, answers, motions, and other pleadings and documents for Court proceedings, provided, however, the Clerk shall not give advice on questions of law, or appear or act on behalf of any other person in any court proceeding.
- Assist and/or give the general public information pertaining to Court matters, filing of documents and court procedures, without giving legal advice.
- In the case of absence of the Senior Court Clerk, the Court Clerk would work with the Administrative Services Officer and Judge on a tempary basis to meet additional administrative needs of the Court.
- Perform other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.!
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Diversity - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, or job type. Ability to be culturally sensitive.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Education
High School graduate
Requirements
One to two years related experience or equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the Court Clerk
Good knowledge ! of standard record keeping practices
Ability to read, write, s! peak and understand English fluently
Must have knowledge of and experience with the Full Court Case Management System
Must be willing and able to attend local and out-of-state training as directed by supervisor
Must be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Ethics for Court Personnel
Position may require work beyond regular business hours
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Must be proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
Other Requirements
Must have proven legal experience to be able to interpret and understand court rules, assist the judge as needed and run recording equipment.
Must successfully pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Must successfully pass background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Render assistance to the Tribal Courts and the Tribal police of complaints, subpoenas, warrants and commitments, andy any oth! er document incidental to the lawful function of the Court.
- Attend and keep, or arrange to have kept, a written record of all court proceedings.
- Maintain all evidentiary materials, transcripts, and records of testimony filed in the Court
- Collect and account for fines and other funds and properties taken into the custody of the court.
- Administer the oath to all witnesses.
- Receive, record and disburse all fines, fees and charges inmposed by the court.
- Prepare and make available to parties forms, approved by the Tribal Council, for pleading and service of process.
- Develop and keep a current docket numbering system and shall preserve and protect the original, official records of all Court proceedings.
- Prepare and serve notices, summons, subpoenas, warrants, as prescribed by the Snoqualmie Tribal Code and the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures (FRCP).
- Assist parties with guidance and exe! cution of complaints, petitions, answers, motions, and other pleadings ! and documents for Court proceedings, provided, however, the Clerk shall not give advice on questions of law, or appear or act on behalf of any other person in any court proceeding.
- Assist and/or give the general public information pertaining to Court matters, filing of documents and court procedures, without giving legal advice.
- In the case of absence of the Senior Court Clerk, the Court Clerk would work with the Administrative Services Officer and Judge on a tempary basis to meet additional administrative needs of the Court.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Snoqualmie Tribe.
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This position will be opened on: Sat, 04 May 2013 05:08:31 GMT