Courtroom Clerk - Clerk of Superior Court

Mohave CountyAZ
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • $41,787.20 Per Year
16 days ago

Job Description

Courtroom Clerk - Clerk of Superior Court

Salary

$41,787.20 Annually

Location

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

6152

Department

Clerk of the Superior Court

Opening Date

07/29/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Job Summary

Do you desire a position where you make a difference in peoples lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation.

About the Mohave County Courts and Probation

The Mohave County Courts and Probation are a high-performing organization, with a collaborative team of innovators who work to improve our Courts and the services we provide. We hire people who will share our vision of making a difference in people's lives in the communities we serve.

See all that the Mohave County Courts and Probation offer!

Under close to general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the handling of statutory and/or locally required Clerk of Court functions within the courtroom. Provides the official record of court activities and assists in the clerks office in performing a variety of pre-court preparation and post-courtroom activity follow-up. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties.

Note: Resumes are considered supplemental information only. Failure to complete the entire online application, including fully detailing all education and experience, will likely result in disqualification.

To apply:

  1. Please read and follow the Superior Court Application Instructions under the "How to Apply" tab.

  2. Complete and submit an online application.

  3. Candidates who apply will be required to complete the online Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC). An email will be sent to candidates to complete the OPAC test online. A copy of the OPAC or equivalent certificate obtained within the last 12 months demonstrating keyboarding speed at 50 words per minute for a five-minute test may be submitted. For questions, contact Superior Court Human Resources at (928) 718-4928.

The position is open until filled, with an initial review of applications to begin August 6, 2026.

Essential Job Functions

Please see job description.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma/GED AND two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal secretarial, secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related experience, type 50 words per minute, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please provide the name, city and state for High School and colleges (if any) attended. Include the major course of study and the type of degree awarded for each college.

03

Please list the type of job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, and professional memberships. Include the type, any numbers or issuing states, or expiration dates.

04

Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Are you willing to accept the advertised rate of pay?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Select years of experience you have typing routine materials, such as reports, forms, correspondence, memoranda.

  • Less than one year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

07

Select years of experience you have transcribing correspondence, reports or memoranda, from notes and/or dictation.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

08

Select years of experience you have proofreading and/or editing documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling or format.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

09

Select years of experience you have proofreading data to verify its accuracy.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

10

Select years of experience you have updating and correcting information in an automated system.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

11

Select years of experience you have filing and retrieving documents in established filing systems.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

12

Select years of experience you have preparing and updating logs, file folders, and other documents.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 or more years full time work experience.

13

Select years of experience you have answering telephones and relaying messages.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

14

Select years of experience you have answering questions from the public by phone or in person.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

15

Select years of experience you have resolving minor problems in person, by phone or correspondence.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

16

Select years of experience you have preparing and maintaining confidential materials.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

17

Select years of experience you have training other staff members in clerical procedures.

  • Less than 1 year full time work experience.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years full time work experience.
  • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years full time work experience.
  • 4 years or more full time work experience.

18

Select the following work environments in which you have had at least two years of full-time paid experience.

  • Court (federal, state, local)
  • Legal (attorneys office)
  • Government (other than court or law enforcement)
  • Law Enforcement
  • Jail or Detention Facility
  • Human Resources
  • Social Services
  • Accounting or Banking
  • Library
  • Information Systems

19

My current speedwriting/shorthand speed is:

  • Less than 80 wpm
  • 80-120 wpm
  • Greater than 120 wpm

20

My approximate keyboarding speed, using a word processor is:

  • Less than 39 wpm
  • Between 40-49 wpm
  • Between 50-59 wpm
  • 60 or more wpm

21

I am proficient using the following computer applications:

  • Windows
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Power Point
  • Publishing
  • MUNIS
  • AZTEC
  • AJACS
  • JOLTS
  • SIRSI

22

By checking yes, I hereby certify that the facts set forth in my application are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that should investigations disclose misrepresentation, falsification, or willful omission, my application may be rejected or removed from consideration and I may be dismissed from employment and disqualified from employment with Superior Court. I authorize the Superior Court in Mohave County (hereinafter "Court"), and any agent acting on its behalf, to conduct an inquiry into any information related to my potential or continued employment with the Court and authorize the release of any such information, including but not limited to, any criminal conviction on my record. I hereby release from liability the Court and its agents acting on its behalf for seeking, gathering, and using such information as may be allowed by law, and all other persons, employers, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information. I recognize that any and all inquiries made by the Court and any agents action on its behalf and any and all verbal or written statements gathered therefrom shall remain solely the property of the Court. I also understand that, if accepted for employment, I shall be required to sign a Loyalty Oath in addition to providing proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as a condition of receiving any compensation from the Court.

  • Yes
  • No

23

By checking yes, I understand that my initial and/or continued employment with the Court is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation. I understand that depending upon the position for which I am applying additional tests including a pre-employment drug screen, credit check, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation may also be required for initial and/or continued employment with the Court. I understand that the terms of my employment, including working conditions, compensation, benefits, hours of work, work schedule, job assignment and location will be determined and/or changed within the discretion of the Court and pursuant to applicable policies.

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Mohave County

Address 700 W. Beale St

Kingman, Arizona, 86402

Phone 928-753-0736

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz

Numbers & Facts

LocationLake Havasu City, AZ

Skills

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