Deputy Clerk (Reno Justice Court)

Posting number: 60001205/1210/1215 (9/2026)

Department: Justice Courts

Job classification: DEPUTY CLERK (RENO JUSTICE COURT)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration

Summary

Under general supervision, performs general clerical and customer-support duties in support of assigned department and other related duties as required.

Examples of duties

All Levels to include Deputy Clerk I:

• High school diploma or an equivalent certification
• At least four years of clerical or office support work experience, preferably in a legal or customer service-focused setting.
• Standard proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Deputy Clerk II

• 4-year degree or previous experience in a related field may replace the required 1-year period of directly performing Deputy Clerk I tasks, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Deputy Clerk III

• 4-year degree or previous experience in a related field may replace the required 2-year period of directly performing Deputy Clerk II tasks: OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service experience, knowledge of legal terminology and practices involving the filing and processing of various legal documents, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers.

Qualifications

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and frequently walk short distances. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion. Required to use office equipment including telephones, computers, and copy machines.

Examples of Duties
Duties of the Deputy Clerk include but are not limited to:

• Respond to inquiries in person and over the phone from the public, judicial staff, Reno Justice Court administrative staff and stakeholders regarding cases, filings, judgments, court procedures and case resolution options.

• Receive, compile, and organize information for the preparation of documents, records, reports, and correspondence of assigned area.

• File various court related documents such as pleadings, exhibits and judgments.

• Perform data entry tasks associated with case management updates and statistical reporting

• Maintain financial case records in the performance of taking payments and receipting money

• Interact in a professional work environment

Supplemental information

Deadline to Apply: September 23, 2026

How to Apply:

Submit a single PDF file with the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

To: RenoJusticeCourt-HR@washoecounty.gov
Attn: Andrea Clarke, Court H.R. Representative

The Selection Process

Complete application packets will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Candidates chosen from information provided in a cover letter and resume will be invited to participate in an interview.

Additional Information
Positions within Reno Justice Court are considered positions of public confidence and trust, and all employees must adhere to the Judicial Model Code of Conduct. Additionally, Reno Justice Court employees are at-will employees of the judicial branch of government. Employees may be released from employment at any time without cause.

Recruitment for this position may close early when sufficient qualified applicants are received.

Reference and background checks, including fingerprinting, are required of candidates who receive an offer of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.

Please contact the Reno Justice Court regarding ADA considerations or accommodations.

Reno Justice Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer