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Job Status: Full-Time Regular (grant)
Salary: $18.00 – $19.00
Location: Tribal Court
Supervisor: Chief Judge
Opening Date: January 20, 2026
Closing Date: February 3, 2026
SUMMARY:
The primary duty of a clerk of court is to monitor all juvenile cases and perform a variety of difficult, complex, and confidential duties that ensure the effective administrative of justice. The clerk of court also oversees the court operations and functions; serves as courtroom clerk; prepares and processes necessary materials and documents and provides information regarding court programs, policies, and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- First and foremost, upholding the laws of the Turtle Mountain Tribal members by adhering to the Tribal Code, Constitution, Court Rules, Court Procedures and the Clerk’s Code of Conduct, and Adhering to and maintaining to the Oath of Confidentiality for all information at all times on/off the job.
- Acknowledging and adhering to the internal Chain of Command including but not limited to any and all requirements under the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the Court by conducting themselves in a manner becoming of an officer of this Court.
- Serves as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding Court policies, procedures, objectives, and operational functions in the assigned area;
- Adhering to the Tribal Code, Constitution, Court Rules, Court Procedures and the Clerk’s Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics for the Court clerks.
- Clerk will be responsible for accurately recording court proceedings, maintain accurate records and files, for each division as needed.
- Accurately type in a timely manner, court orders, record court proceedings, maintain accurate records and files, in each division as needed.
- Fluctuate between Criminal, Civil and Juvenile clerks when out of the office.
- Receipt money into the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court Database on a regular basis for Fines, Fees, and Background Checks, etc.,
- Maintain and update files related to each Division.
- Assist division in completing and maintaining data for monthly/quarterly/annual statistical reports.
- Assist divisional Clerks in maintaining the Court Calendar for each Division.
- Answer telephone/public regarding proceedings and other questions pertaining to Criminal, Civil and Juvenile.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must submit to random drug testing.
- May require work beyond regular business hours
- Assisting in switchboard duties as needed.
- Required to become knowledgeable in all divisions and will be required to substitute for absent clerks as needed.
- Other related job duties as assign by Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant must possess a 2-year college degree in related judicial field or 5 years secretarial/judicial related experience.
- Must be familiar with various forms of computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
- Must possess a high level of professionalism.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with the general public.
- Must be able to attend local and out-of-state training as directed by Supervisor.
- Ability to manage job related stress in a professional manner.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
How to apply: (Submit completed application to):
Mail:
Personnel Department
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
P.O. Box 900
Belcourt, ND 58316
Email:
For more information please contact Elaine Nadeau, or Lori Monette at 701-477-2600.
The Human Resource Staff will not be responsible for incomplete applications
Indian Preference Statement
Candidates for employment or career advances shall be hired, trained, and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or personal, political or religious beliefs. However, preference shall be given in hiring in the following order between equally qualified candidates who are:
- Enrolled Member Veteran (10 points to be given to enrolled member veterans in screening process as follow: (see definitions)
- Enrolled member
- Other Tribal Member veterans
- Other Tribal Members
Veteran Preference
Veterans and eligible spouses of deceased will receive special consideration for initial appointments for all positions being filled by the TMBCI. The intent of this policy is to promote and bring deserved services and benefits to our veterans for the personal sacrifices they have made. To be considered for a preferential treatment under this policy, candidate(s) must submit copies of verification documents to Personnel Office along with the employment application for eligibility determination purposes. An acceptable verification document is the discharge of transfer report form DD214.