JOB SUMMARY: The Court Clerk is the staff member who greets clients, handles initial filings, and who assists the Judge in the courtroom during hearings.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Receive all filings in the Tribal Court.
• Receive all phone calls.
• Customer service.
• Computer skills Outlook, Microsoft Word and Internet.
• Schedule hearings and ensure parties receive full notice of hearings.
• Work closely and respectfully with the Tribal Court Judges,
• Work with Tribal Attorney, and Social Services staff,
• Serve as Clerk to the Judge for all Tribal Court hearings and manage the Tribal Court calendar.
• Provide clerical support for the Judge as requested.
• Maintain all court files ensuring all documents are filed appropriately and in a secure and organized manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, supplemented by legal or business courses or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong typing and computer skills including office software proficiency
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and remain calm in high pressure situations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to submit to and pass the required background investigation based upon the nature of the position and any other applicable requirements. 
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing as required in the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting up to 10 pounds
• Sitting for long periods of time

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

 According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.  

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.