JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE : Clerk of Tribal Court DEPARTMENT : Sac & Fox Tribal Court
CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt
SUMMARY : The Clerk of Tribal Court shall be responsible for administration of the Trial Court and the Court of Appeals for the Meskwaki Tribal Court and for such other administrative and ministerial duties prescribed by the Code or assigned to her/him by the Meskwaki Tribal Council or the Chief Justice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Maintain records of all Tribal Court proceedings to include identification of the title and nature of all cases, the names of the parties, the substance of the complaints, the names and addresses of all witnesses, the dates of hearings and trials, names and addresses of all parties and witnesses appearing at all hearings and trials, all Tribal Court rulings and jury decisions, findings, orders and judgments, maintenance of all dockets and any other facts or circumstances decided by the judges of the Tribal Courts or deemed of importance by the Clerk of Tribal Court. Maintain all pleadings, documents, and other materials filed with the Tribal Court. Distribute all necessary and appropriate documents. Prepare for and assist the judges in all court sessions, including notification to parties, make necessary facility accommodations and arrange for a court reporter and bailiffs. Maintain all evidentiary materials, transcripts, and records of testimony filed with the Tribal Court. Enter, under the direction of the Tribal Court, all orders, judgments and decrees required to be entered, the title of each proceeding or action, the date of filing such proceeding or action with the Tribal Court, and a memorandum of all subsequent proceedings, with the date and the fees charged. Collect fines, fees and other monies imposed or charged by the Tribal Court, deposit such monies into the proper account of the Tribal Court, and account for the receipt and deposit of such monies. Account for any other properties taken into custody by the Tribal Court. Keep a schedule of fees charged in proceedings and actions. Keep and maintain such other books of record required by law or rule of the Tribal Court. Prepare and serve writs and processes, rulings, findings, opinions, and orders as prescribed by the Code and as may be designated by the Judges of the Tribal Court. Administer oaths and witness execution of documents. Maintain a supply of blank forms to be prescribed by the Tribal Court for use by all persons having business before the Tribal Court. Provide copies of documents in Tribal Court files to other persons upon request, and upon receipt of a charge thereof to be prescribed by the Court to cover the costs of such services. Provide security for all files, documents and materials filed with or in the custody of the Tribal Court. Communicate directly, orally and in writing, with Community members, attorneys, those person or entities interested in accessing the Meskwaki Tribal Court, the Community Panel, Judges, and other jurisdictions. Shall abide by the requirement set forth in Section 5-2307(b)(3) of the tribal code which states: Observe and maintain high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the Tribal Court will be preserved; Perform such other duties related to the operation of the Court, other than those specifically performed by a justice or judge, the Meskwaki Tribal Council or as the contract establishing the Chief Justice or Judges of the Court and Clerks shall so designate. Supervise all Clerk of Court staff REQUIREMENTS : Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in pre-law or similar field with two years administrative or office experience required, or, may consider a two year paralegal certificate with three years of work experience in a law related field. Must be a motivated, self-starting individual and possess strong organizational skills with substantial record management experience. Prefer prior experience with tribal court system. Good oral and written communication skills. Possess an understanding of the legal process, be willing to learn and take direction from the Judges. Must be familiar with the Meskwaki Judicial Code. Must possess ability to understand, learn about, and appreciate Meskwaki Culture and Heritage while working with Meskwaki Community Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all cases and proceedings where required. Possess legal research skills to assist the Court. Possess a working knowledge of the MS Word software. Familiarity with accessing legal research on-line. Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation. Must have valid driver's license. Indian Preference shall be applied to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Sac and Fox Tribal Code Section 9-1204. SUPERVISION : Supervised by Chief Justice and Tribal Council SALARY : Salary Range: $49,483.20 - $69,763.2003/23
Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.
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