Deputy Court Clerk

Position Overview

Performs a variety of administrative duties in the County court system. Provides customer service to the public, judicial officers, attorneys, and other court house staff.

Compensation

• $31,000.00 - $34,000.00

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Records, files, and maintains the proceedings of the District Court, including processing criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, petitions for domestic violence, name changes, anti-harassment orders, and so forth from filing to final disposition.

• Responds to inquiries from the general public, attorneys, police and other agencies regarding case information made personally, by telephone, or by mail on all cases maintained in the County.

• Pulls and returns files to proper place.

• Prepares a high volume of certified copies of documents upon request and charges appropriate fees.

• Handles payments for fees, fines and court costs.

• Handles and assembles documents such as subpoenas, judicial orders, writs, injunctions, and judgments.

• Coordinates court room proceedings and processes orders of the court.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Must be able to perform and willing to perform basic supervision of others and work collaboratively with coworkers and other departmental supervisors.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional manner at all times.

• Ability to properly receive and receipt payments.

• Ability to work effectively with judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and coworkers.

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.

• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations.

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and computer software programs.

• Knowledge of correct English usage and grammar; fluency speaking Spanish a plus.

• Ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines. Ability to determine work priorities.

• Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.

• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time.

• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, office telephone 75% of the time.

• Ability to lift 25 lb.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits Highlights

Cleveland County is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.

• 14 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.

• Retirement Savings Plans.

About Cleveland County

Cleveland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.