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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Public Defender's Office is looking to hire a Clerical Temporary to provide administrative support.
We are located at 318 N. 5th Street by the Mohave County Superior Courthouse.
About the position :
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays.
Requires interaction with the public, specifically answering phone calls and attending to visits from defendants, public, and Court personnel.
Starting pay $19.75 per hour.
Essential Job Functions- Assists with various simple to complex administrative tasks and/or work assignments to maintain efficient administrative operations of the department using independent judgment or under general direction of the supervisor.
- Operates common office equipment and software programs necessary to complete work assignments.
- Meets established deadlines and informs concerned parties of deadlines and/or updates on projects or assignments.
- May provide customer service to the public, departments and/or other agencies either by phone, email, or in person in response to questions, provide requested information, or direct queries to appropriate individuals and/or departments.
- Prepares related correspondence documents, forms, letters and reports.
- Compiles data and prepares assigned reports and/or statements.
- Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Minimum Qualifications- Most Clerical Temporary positions require a High School Diploma or GED, and clerical/office support or specific experience in the assigned area.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- English, grammar, spelling, and mathematics.
- Filing and information systems and retention/destruction schedules.
- Standard computer use and associated software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Operation of modern office equipment (i.e. personal computers and keyboards, fax machines, telephones, adding machines, calculators, etc.)
- Interpret and apply technical and departmental information as to complete work assignments.
- Effectively communicate in a courteous and professional manner with those encountered in the course of work.
- Speak, read and write English.
- Understand and carry out simple to complex written and oral instructions.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Follow directions and work independently and/or in a team to complete routine tasks or special projects.
Mohave County's PTO is compliant with A.R.S. 23-371 requirements.
Closing Date/Time: 3/22/2026 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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