Assistant Deputy Court Clerk
Under supervision, the incumbent performs a variety of clerical, procedural, and legal processes supporting activities in a section of the court.
This position is designed to train and develop employees in a variety of routine clerical tasks, including but not limited to the following : filing, sorting, recording data, keeping records, creating forms, and sorting mail. The incumbent possesses minimum job qualifications and experience and will build on skills and knowledge to perform responsibilities with increasing effectiveness, working toward proficiency in the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prioritizes and examines incoming court documents and materials.
- Opens and processes incoming mail.
- Performs data entry of information into the court's automated case management system.
- Answers telephone calls.
- Performs routine time stamping, sorting, filing, and scanning of court documents.
- Generates and mails notices, orders, and other documents.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Court's services to its customers by participating as an active member of a team.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
Minimum Training and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and two (2) years of experience in clerical, accounting, or customer relations work, preferably in a law office or court setting; or, any equivalent combination of training and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Directly related college-level course work may be substituted for required experience on a year-for year basis.Required Licenses or Certifications
NoneOther Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of : General office practices and procedures; Record keeping principles and practices.Skill in : Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of the Court's goals, objectives and activities; Use of automated systems and applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, internet, financial systems, accounting applications, and various other types of systems and software.Ability to : Perform clerical support work in a court environment; Make decisions and consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment; Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to provide information regarding court information, practices and procedures.Complexity and Decision Making : The job involves making decisions within the context of court policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements : Work is performed in an office environment. Positions in the class typically require : reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Move and lift objects less than 25 pounds such as mail, files and supplies. Operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand / arm movements. The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.