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Deputy Court Clerk – Magistrate Court

The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Deputy Court Clerk – Magistrate Court. We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as a Deputy Court Clerk in the Magistrate Court. This position provides general clerical and specialized legal support work to the Magistrate Court, general public, and attorneys, providing professional, and efficient customer service. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.

In this position, you will:

• Provide first line customer service to internal and external customers; greet, receive and screen visitors and customers, addressing and resolving customer questions as able, and referring complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff.
• Assist the public, attorneys and other agencies with information, filings, and Court rules.
• Assist with daily case management of Court files, including creating and maintaining computer records, and complying with statutes. Assist the magistrate in court by recording and dispensing information as requested, calling jurors, and providing related clerical support.
• Process invoices, receipt payments for fines, fees and forfeitures using court-approved financial software.
• Maintain electronic, paper filing, record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provide retention of records as required by Town and State policies.
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Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a legal support or similar function.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background.
• Ability to read statutory language regarding administrative details of the legal process.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and customer service skills.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.

Preferred qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish is preferred (testing required) Skills testing: All candidates interviewed will undergo skills testing

Compensation: The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits. The expected hiring range is $23.49-$25.14 The full hourly range is $23.49-$35.24 Closing Date: August 31st at 5pm Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee: The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including: General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6% Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit. Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule. Labor Law Poster (Download PDF reader)