Interpreter Court Clerk

Key Focus of the Role:

(Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Receives, records, tallies, and processes fines, restitution payments, and fees accurately and correctly recording applicable information on the citation.
• Services defendants as they exit the courtroom following court hearings by receiving monies, assigning court dates, providing documents and information as ordered by the presiding Judge.
• Assist non English speaking persons in any matter related to court proceedings and facilities.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties relating to court records and accounting for funds of the Municipal Court.
• Obtains records on individuals using a computer.
• Maintains file for accounts receivable cases; sending past due notices; and processing suspension forms for nonpayment of fines and costs.
• Receives, logs and records various legal documents.  May include reading for completeness and accuracy and rejecting improper documents.
• Provides information to the public and other parties to court proceedings regarding the process and court schedules.  Assist the public in completing forms without offering legal advice.
• Complete witness sheets for cases.
• Enters regional and highway patrol citations into computer, prints dockets.
• Updates and maintains all work program cases; approves clients for enrollment and verifies their completed hours with help of responsible agency.
• Uses computer to enter and retrieve reports so that materials can be easily located; searches for and locates missing reports and files; retrieves files and cases.
• Interacts with defendants, attorneys and other persons requesting information or documents related to warrants, court cases or other related matters.
• Processes warrants by logging receipt of warrants, creating and labeling fines, posting required information, compiling documents, entering information on the computer.
• Open, sorts, and appropriately processes mail according to instructions and type of transaction.
• Answers phone and responds to general inquires about various court procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of office experience in clerical, accounting, legal or other related clerical field and a minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in interpreting and translating in an official capacity for a recognized public or private agency.

Equivalency: Five(5) years of office experience in clerical, accounting, legal or other related clerical field and a minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in interpreting and translating in an official capacity for a recognized public or private agency may be substituted for the education and experience required above.

• Nevada Certified Court Interpreter credential is required on the date of application and must be maintained for duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

Selection Process: 

Qualification Assessment: Oral Interview 100%
Passing Score: 70%