Clerk's Office Support Specialist in Carson City, Nevada at STATE OF NEVADA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
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Job Description
The Supreme Court of Nevada is seeking a Clerk's Office Support Specialist to join the Clerk's Office in Carson City. This position provides administrative and operational support that is essential to the efficient operation of the Nevada Supreme Court. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, the Clerk's Office Support Specialist assists management, deputy clerks, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public while ensuring court records and filings are processed accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with court rules and procedures.
If you are organized, customer service focused, and enjoy working in a professional environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential, we encourage you to apply.
Examples of Duties
- Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys, litigants, court staff, and the public by providing professional customer service in person, by telephone, and at the public counter.
- Answer and direct telephone calls, provide procedural information, respond to routine inquiries, and maintain confidentiality of court records and information.
- Assist deputy clerks with processing court documents, filings, receipts, and case-related materials.
- Scan, file, proofread, copy, and distribute court documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court procedures.
- Notify attorneys, parties, and court personnel of filed documents and retrieve court files, exhibits, correspondence, and archived records as requested.
- Maintain physical and electronic court records, including filing, organizing, preserving, and retrieving records in accordance with established procedures.
- Receive, sort, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing mail and assist with internal mail runs.
- Enter filing fees and other payments into appropriate logs and maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintain office supplies and support the day-to-day administrative operations of the Clerk's Office.
- Post court recordings to the Supreme Court's website.
- Support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least (2) years of progressively responsible administrative, clerical, customer service, records management, or office support experience.
- Experience in a court, legal, or government office is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of general office procedures, records management, customer service practices, and basic financial recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with court operations and legal terminology is desirable.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including attention to grammar, spelling, and detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other office technology, including document management, scanning, data entry, and standard office equipment.
- Ability to provide professional customer service while interacting effectively with judges, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and follow court rules, policies, and procedures.
Additional
Carson City, as the capital of Nevada, offers its own unique blend of sunshine, recreational activities, and proximity to natural wonders. Carson City enjoys a sunny climate throughout the year, providing ample opportunities to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The city is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the stunning Lake Tahoe. Carson City and its vicinity offer a wide range of recreational activities including skiing, snowboarding, golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, and fishing in the nearby mountain ranges, trails, and rivers and lakes. Carson City's small-town charm and sense of community create a welcoming environment for residents. Located near Carson City, Reno offers a vibrant city atmosphere with a variety of entertainment options, including casinos, shows, dining, and shopping. Nevada's beautiful landscape, exciting adventures, and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce!
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family are offered.
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
- Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Flexibility: a work-life balance beyond compare!
Please note the posted salary is based on the Employee/Employer paid contribution plan to PERS.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references.
This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Based on the number of applications received, the recruitment may close early. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.