Job Code: 43-4031
Salary: $16.10– $24.22
Status: Full Time, Permanent, Non-Exempt
Department: Tribal Court
Location: Teionkwarihwaienawa:kon
Reports To: Chief Judge
Telecommute: No
Fleet: No
Mandated Reporter: No
Background Check: PL 101-630
Summary: The Court Clerk is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support in the daily operations of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Judiciary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following:
- Request, receive and process all paperwork relative to court cases.
- Create and maintain electronic and hard copy case files.
- Prepare letters, summonses, notices, and court correspondence as directed.
- Assist with notifications of all court appearances.
- Provide non-legal assistance to court users, including making and providing copies of case files.
- Enter all tickets and generate and collect fines, fees, and issue receipts.
- Manage appeals from the initial filing through issuance of final order.
- Work cooperatively with other tribal employees and entities.
- Answer and respond to telephone, emails, and inquiries at the front window.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess good written and oral communication skills; have strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prioritize and organize as well as plan and manage multiple assignments efficiently and effectively.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates Degree (AA/AS)
OR
- Comparable education and/or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- One year or more of experience in an office setting is PREFERRED.
Other Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills, as well as:
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
The successful candidate must pass a drug test and PL 101-630 background check prior to employment.
Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.
INTERVIEW
Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.