Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Appellate Court Clerk
Closing Date: 07/23/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-030-3
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Judicial Department
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 721 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Judicial
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $18.61 - $29.
01 /Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Appellate Court Clerk performs complex work of considerable dif?culty in case recording and processing
court proceedings under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
0 Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness and enter legal documents into automated or manualcase management system.Summarize and type appellate court proceedings in minute entry form.Maintain all physical case ?les, electronic databases and archives, and other records of the Court of Appeals.Answer telephone calls. Responds to inquiries from trial court staff, attorneys, judges, and the public.Complete legal certi?cates and other material with proper information.Research case ?les to extract and provide information; prepare and process formal appellate court orders,decisions and opinions for publication and dissemination.Maintain calendars of ?ling deadlines and hearings; schedule appellate brie?ng and oral arguments.Prepare and transmit necessary and appropriate appellate court notices and other documents.Coordinate the ordering of supplies and equipment with Community Court administration.Coordinate preparation and submission of payment vouchers for appellate judges with Community Courtadministration.
0 Maintain records of incoming correspondence and action documents; follow-up on work in process to ensure
timely reply or action.
0 Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.. C C C CREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:0 Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, statutes and other sources of law0 Pro?ciency in use of of?ce equipment including computers and typical of?ce computer programs, especially
in Word, Excel, etc.
0 Ability to perform clerical tasks tactfully and apply learned skills to new work situations.
0 Pro?ciency in proper business English, spelling, grammar, and basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division.Ability to maintain strict con?dentiality of court matters.Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Court employees,
Community Of?cials, court practitioners and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of recent court clerk experience, preferably in a
tribal court setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Prospective employees shall not possess the following background:1. Any felony conviction in any jurisdiction2. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last ?ve (5) years.3. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last seven (7) years that involved a dishonest
act or false statement, e. g., fraud, theft, perjury; or a crime against a vulnerable individual.
0 Subject to review as to con?icts of interest and shall abide by the Code of Ethics for Judicial Employees.
0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Court of Appeals Residing Judge or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.
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Closing Date: 07/23/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-030-3
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Judicial Department
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 721 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Judicial
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $18.61 - $29.
01 /Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Appellate Court Clerk performs complex work of considerable dif?culty in case recording and processing
court proceedings under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
0 Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness and enter legal documents into automated or manualcase management system.Summarize and type appellate court proceedings in minute entry form.Maintain all physical case ?les, electronic databases and archives, and other records of the Court of Appeals.Answer telephone calls. Responds to inquiries from trial court staff, attorneys, judges, and the public.Complete legal certi?cates and other material with proper information.Research case ?les to extract and provide information; prepare and process formal appellate court orders,decisions and opinions for publication and dissemination.Maintain calendars of ?ling deadlines and hearings; schedule appellate brie?ng and oral arguments.Prepare and transmit necessary and appropriate appellate court notices and other documents.Coordinate the ordering of supplies and equipment with Community Court administration.Coordinate preparation and submission of payment vouchers for appellate judges with Community Courtadministration.
0 Maintain records of incoming correspondence and action documents; follow-up on work in process to ensure
timely reply or action.
0 Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.. C C C CREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:0 Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, statutes and other sources of law0 Pro?ciency in use of of?ce equipment including computers and typical of?ce computer programs, especially
in Word, Excel, etc.
0 Ability to perform clerical tasks tactfully and apply learned skills to new work situations.
0 Pro?ciency in proper business English, spelling, grammar, and basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division.Ability to maintain strict con?dentiality of court matters.Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Court employees,
Community Of?cials, court practitioners and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of recent court clerk experience, preferably in a
tribal court setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Prospective employees shall not possess the following background:1. Any felony conviction in any jurisdiction2. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last ?ve (5) years.3. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last seven (7) years that involved a dishonest
act or false statement, e. g., fraud, theft, perjury; or a crime against a vulnerable individual.
0 Subject to review as to con?icts of interest and shall abide by the Code of Ethics for Judicial Employees.
0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Court of Appeals Residing Judge or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.
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