Court Operations Specialist

Union AFSCME 496.00 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 4/19/2024 Closed Date 05/03/2024 Location Circuit Court Description

Starting Pay: $25.2496 Hourly ($52,519)

After 1st Year: $25.8921 Hourly ($53,856)

After 2nd Year: $26.5856 Hourly ($55,298)

After 3rd Year: $27.3115 Hourly ($56,808)

After 4th Year: $28.1308 Hourly ($58,512)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years' experience as a Public Engagement Specialist;

• OR-

Two (2) years' experience working for a court in a clerical setting

• AND- the ability to type 30 net w.p.m.;

• OR-

One (1) year of experience working as clerical support in a courtroom

• AND- the ability to type 30 net w.p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of responsible tasks in the Legal Records Division of the Circuit Court, including court records maintenance consistent with applicable standards; may be required to provide courtroom support if so directed; work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations and Public Engagement Manager, may also work under the general supervision of the Records and Systems Manager, if so directed; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Assists in the selection and swearing in of jurors and maintains required information;

• May be required to officially record all verdicts, motions, sentences and other court proceedings;

• May be required to work at the point of public access, assisting court users;

• May be required to answer both case specific and general questions;

• Prepares case files to be reviewed by a Judge;

• Organizes, files, scans and indexes case information;

• Responds to correspondence relative to copies of requested files;

• Maintains court files in compliance with case management standards;

• Utilizes computers for data input, data retrieval and word processing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the work of a court clerk;

• Good knowledge of legal terminology and court resources;

• Knowledge of court procedures, the responsibility of a court clerk and its relationship to court operations;

• Ability to operate computers and related software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.

• Ability to engage with the public with a positive, welcoming, courteous and positive attitude;

• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions;

• Ability to write legibly;

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;

• Ability to be a member of court team support model;

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;

• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.

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