Senior Deputy District Court Clerk

Union AFSCME 496.00 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 4/17/2024 Closed Date 5/1/2024 Location District Court Description

Starting Pay: $18.4733 Hourly ($38,424)

After 1st Year: $20.2891 Hourly ($42,201)

After 2nd Year: $23.3828 Hourly ($48,636)

After 3rd Year: $23.9723 Hourly ($49,862)

After 4th Year: $24.5841 Hourly ($51,135)

After 5th Year: $25.2496 Hourly ($52,519)

After 6th Year: $25.8921 Hourly ($53,856)

After 7th Year: $26.5856 Hourly ($55,298)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years' experience as Deputy District Court Clerk;

• OR-

Three (3) years' clerical experience in a police agency, legal office or public legal agency.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs highly responsible and varied clerical tasks which may be of a confidential nature; work involves the exercise of judgment in the application of prescribed procedures and methods; work is performed under general supervision; coordinates the work activities of subordinate clerical employees; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Utilizes computers for data input and retrieval and word processing functions;

• Serves the public by receiving cash for tickets, bonds, etc., and giving general information per specific guidelines;

• Maintains the Court Calendar;

• Answers telephone giving out general information and routing calls to proper person;

• Prepares case files including assignment of case numbers, indexing paperwork, making copies of the files and verifying paperwork;

• Types legal forms including bonds, warrants, small claims, garnishment, etc.;

• Files legal documents numerically and/or alphabetically;

• Balances daily cash receipts and prepares bank deposits;

• Audits paperwork flow ensuring proper action is taken.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment and of business mathematics and English;

• Good knowledge of legal terminology;

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

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies;

• Ability to operate a computer at 40 net words per minute;

• Ability to utilize computer software applications such as spread sheets, word-processing and data bases;

• Ability to coordinate the activities of other clerical employees;

• Ability to handle daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits;

• Ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees;

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

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

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