| Program: Judicial Services | Salary Grade: GS-8 |
| Supervisor: Judicial Manager | Salary Range: $15.30-$18.26 |
| Non-Exempt | Regular Full-time |
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Administers position functions under the direction of the Court Administrator as outlined by the Law and Order Code and by performing the below listed essential duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates activities such as jury selection, notification, utilization; case scheduling and tracking; personnel assignments and space and equipment allocation; orderly processing of court cases.
- Evaluates problems that affect case flow, recommends corrective measures to Court Administrator and upon approval, and implements them. Consults with or refers serious problems to Court Administrator for further investigation.
- Monitors expenditures, reconciles check requests and invoices as directed by the Court Administrator.
- Work with Tribal Law and Order Committee to review and recommend new and revised Tribal codes and ordinances; recommend revisions to policies and procedures according to Tribal codes which impact the judiciary.
- Resolves complaints raised by court personnel, attorneys and members of other organizations and public. Keeps Court Administrator informed of complaints which may be more serious or require additional follow-up or assistance.
- Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called for assigned courts.
- Maintains files for all court proceedings to which you are assigned.
- Examines legal documents submitted to court adherence to law or court procedures. Prepares case folders and posts, files or routes documents.
- Explains procedures or forms to parties to the case.
- Secures information for judges and/or the court by contacting witnesses, attorneys and litigants, and instructs parties when to appear in court.
- Administers oath to witnesses.
- Records minutes or court proceedings and transcribes testimonies.
- Records case disposition, court orders and arrangement for payment of court fees.
- Collects court fees and fines, and gives them to the Court Administrator for deposit with Chief Finance Officer, unless directed by Court Administrator to deposit them with the CFO.
- Ensures strict adherence to Tribal and Federal Laws, including confidentiality and Indian Civil Rights.
- Other job related duties as assigned by the reporting supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- Two (2) year degree from a community college or technical school in a related area.
- Three (3) years’ of related experience and/or training.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference; Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies. Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.
U.S. Veteran’s Preference; Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.
Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.
Driving Record; Employees must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance program, must also provide a DMV printout annually for those employees who drive Tribal vehicles.
Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.
Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change. This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.