Auxiliary Clerk

FDLC•Fond du Lac, WI

10d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Auxiliary Clerk position involves a variety of clerical duties related to court case files and public interaction. Responsibilities include preparing and assembling court case files, scanning and filing documents, assisting with criminal and juvenile clerk duties in the absence of other staff, performing record checks, answering phones, assisting the public at the counter, copying court files, assisting with passport applications, handling cash transactions, running receipt reports, preparing bank deposits, processing credit card payments, and performing warrant validations.

Requirements

Basic computer programs knowledge.
Ability to effectively work with public by personal contact or telephone.
Strong multitasking skills.
Proficient in legal and business English, spelling and grammar.
Knowledge of court practices, procedures, and other legal references.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and efficient clerical processing methods.
Ability to exercise discretion with regard to confidentiality of judicial proceedings.
High school graduate.
2 years of experience in a law practice office or court related work.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assemble appealed court case files according to the guidelines established by the Court of Appeals.
Scan documents and file accordingly.
Fill in as criminal clerk in absence of other clerks at initial appearance, jail/bail hearings.
File documents in case files/start new cases, perform mail runs when needed and prepare and certify photocopies as requested.
Fill in as juvenile clerk in absence of juvenile clerks at hearings.
Perform record checks for inquiring agencies and individuals.
Answer telephones and provide personal contact with the public at the counter.
Copy entire criminal court file when request for court record is filed.
Assist applicants with passport applications when needed.
Balance cash taken during the daily business. Run daily receipt reports and prepare bank deposits.
Approve/process payments made via Third Party Credit Card Company.
Perform Warrant Validations.