Salary: $54,097.43 – $66,136.46 Annually
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00170
Department: Clerk’s Office
Opening Date: 07/25/2023
Closing Date: 8/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
The Nevada Supreme Court is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Carson City. In the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential administrative support to management and deputy clerks. Your days will be filled with exciting challenges, where you will utilize independent judgment and personal initiative while taking on a diverse array of duties.
We provide comprehensive in-house training that will equip you with all the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role. There are possibilities for growth and advancement within the court, so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career path and want to learn more about the courts, this is the place to be!
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
- Answer phones as needed and provide information or transfer calls as necessary.
- Assist the public at the counter with filings and questions.
- Enter filing fees and other payments in check register log.
- Assist deputy clerks with document processing.
- Notify counsel when necessary documents are filed.
- Proof orders for accuracy before they are distributed (file stamp, signatures, docket entries).
- Retrieve records, correspondence files and exhibits when requested by court staff and public.
- File daily in the records room; re-file records, exhibits and other documents.
- Assist with maintaining records room; keep records room orderly, moving files from open to closed area when case closes, and reorganizing files on shelves as necessary.
- Copy and scan documents as requested for public and court staff.
- Process incoming mail: open, sort, and distribute mail daily.
- Print envelopes and mail counsel copies of orders.
- Prepare receipt for documents including but not limited to new cases, proper person documents, records and other documents as required.
- Assist with mail runs if needed.
- Keep supplies maintained in front office, including paper, pens, staples, post-its, etc.
- Record court proceedings and post to the Supreme Court’s website.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should meet the following qualifications:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education.
- Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative support, totaling at least two years. This experience should include duties such as maintaining records; preparing a diverse range of materials using a personal computer; and/or carrying out secretarial duties in support of professional staff.
- Alternatively, candidates who have served as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State Service for a minimum of one year are also eligible to apply.
- Additionally, an equivalent combination of education and experience, as detailed above, will be considered.
If you have the required qualifications and are eager to make a meaningful contribution to our team at the Nevada Supreme Court, we encourage you to submit your application
At the Nevada Supreme Court, we value the power of teamwork, adaptability, and exceptional time management. We are seeking candidates who embody these qualities to join our team. Prior experience in a court or legal office is preferred but not required.
Supplemental information
Carson City 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. 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.
- Flexibility: a work-life balance beyond compare!
Paid Leave – Includes 3 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks sick leave, and 12 holidays each year. Leave is accrued biweekly.
Group Insurance – Includes medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability, with options for health savings account, and other insurance. Employer contributions to premiums make quality medical coverage affordable. New hire employees are eligible for coverage within the first month of full-time employment.
Retirement – All full-time employees become members in the Public Employee’s Retirement System with a calculated benefit available to you upon retirement after a minimum of 5 years of service.
Other benefits include – an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) plus options to participate in a health care flexible spending account and a deferred compensation program.