Come join our team! We are now accepting applications for the position of Court Specialist I .
WHY JOIN THE CITY OF SEDONA? The City of Sedona is a great place to work!
As evidenced by our 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey:
- Employees have good working relationships with coworkers - 97% agree
- Employees feel the City is a good place to work - 92% agree
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Court Administrator, the position performs a variety of clerical and customer service related functions within the municipal court setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Attends court proceedings, performs courtroom duties; summarizes and prepares court minute entries, coordinates and prepares court calendars, prepares cases for court and processes after court; receives and receipts bonds and other payments; drafts and issues court-related documents; communicates with parties regarding case status and hearing dates; impanels and supervises jurors; ensures the safekeeping of exhibits; responds to telephone and personal inquiries from defendants, law enforcement officers, attorneys and other related parties, assists the judge in all phases of court business, processes mail; works in an organized team effort and assists in problem-solving work-related issues. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or experience equivalent to three (3) years customer service, office support, bookkeeping, or closely related work, and ability to type 60 wpm. Ability to speak and read Spanish preferred. Basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of Sedona City Codes and Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Knowledge of minimum accounting standards.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of automated bookkeeping and customer service.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of court recordkeeping and case preparation.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in automated bookkeeping, including personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in court recordkeeping, including dockets, case files and warrants.
• Skill in records management, scheduling and bookkeeping for a court.
• Skill in preparing dockets for all court proceedings, including arraignments, pretrial conferences and other hearings.
• Skill in preparing, indexing and maintaining all court records and reports.
• Skill in collecting and posting payments, issuing receipts.
• Skill in operating a variety of office equipment, including personal computers, telephones, calculators.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city employees, other agencies, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: • Work is performed in a normal city office environment.
• Safely operate a city vehicle and variety of standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.
• Lifting office related supplies.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
The City of Sedona offers a competitive benefit package that includes:
• Arizona State Retirement System
• 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage for employee
• Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents
• City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• PTO time upfronted July and January (96 hours per year)
• Generous vacation accrual rates (72 hours per year)
• Eleven paid holidays
• Free Verde Shuttle bus passes ($80/month value)
• $1,000 Employee Referral Award Program
• Red Rock hiking passes
• Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,500/year
• Pet insurance
...and so much more!
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this outstanding job opportunity, click here .
CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-5038 or 203-5189
HumanResources@SedonaAZ.gov
The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
