Assistant Court Clerk

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Job Summary: Are you passionate about justice and administration?

We invite you to apply for the Assistant Court Clerk position at the City of Johns Creek. This pivotal position supports our mission by ensuring access to justice in a fair and open judicial forum and efficient administrative and judicial operations. You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate documentation and facilitating seamless court proceedings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage citation intake and case documentation, ensuring meticulous record-keeping in our advanced case management system.

• Prepare comprehensive court dockets for various proceedings, ensuring all paperwork is thoroughly organized and readily accessible.

• Support judicial officers during hearings and trials, contributing to fair and efficient case adjudication.

• Coordinate the preparation of legal documents such as orders, warrants, and subpoenas as needed.

• Maintain and update court records in compliance with state regulations, ensuring records are meticulously archived and accessible.

• Engage with community members, attorneys, and stakeholders courteously and knowledgeably regarding court proceedings and inquiries.

• Handle financial transactions with accuracy, including fines, fees, and bond payments, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Legal Studies or related field.

• Experience: Two (2) years in a Court Clerk's office or courtroom/bench support role; five (5) years preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• GCIC certification with experience in Computerized Criminal History (CCH) dispositions.
• GCIC - TAC certification preferred, with knowledge of management.

Why Join Us? The City of Johns Creek is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.

You'll have the opportunity to impact our community's judicial process meaningfully. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package:

Explore outstanding healthcare options and exceptional retirement benefits with the City of Johns Creek! Our comprehensive package includes a generous 12% contribution of your base pay to the 401a plan and a $1 for $1 match up to 5% in the 457(b) retirement plans, potentially totaling up to 22%! Access financial adviser services at no extra cost.

Revel in a competitive salary package crafted to align with the unique responsibilities and benefits of the Assistant Court Clerk. We offer competitive wages starting from $24.56 to $27.96 per hour with a potential starting salary of $51,078 - $58,162 annualized for an 80-hour schedule. This position is non-exempt, and overtime may be required.

About Us:

The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 9th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 85,000 residents and 250 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being.

Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States in 2023 by livability.com and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to be pioneers in health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.

Join Us Today!

We want to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about community engagement and event coordination! Don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Join us in making a difference in the vibrant community of Johns Creek!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.

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You also hereby release from liability the City of Johns Creek and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information. You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information via this online portal. No unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submissions will be considered in fairness to other potential candidates for this position. Applications will be reviewed as received.

The City of Johns Creek is a drug free workplace and all positions are subject to the candidate successfully passing a background screening.