Deputy Court Clerk #1774 - Courtroom - Juvenile Court Clerk

Under general supervision, provides administrative support to the Office of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk in the management of court records and electronic client case files, including assisting parties, attorneys, various local and state agencies, and magistrates with the administration and resolution of client legal matters.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.   This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)A Bachelors' Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Must possess a valid driver's license.

OR

Four (4) years of direct work experience in social work, criminal justice, case management, as a paralegal, as a legal secretary, or in a related field.   Must possess a valid driver's license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Available to work overtime as required. Must be able to qualify to serve as a Notary Public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the use of the Tennessee Child Support Enforcement Services (TCSES) database is preferred. (For Child Support Division only). 

Fluency in English, Spanish, and/or another language is preferred. Knowledge of laws relating to juveniles and child support is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires limited physical effort and primarily involves extended sitting, intermittent standing, intermittent walking, and extensive typing/computer keyboarding. This position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifteen (15) pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx