Calendar Clerk - Chancery Court Clerk & Master

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-civil service position with the Chancery Court Clerk & Master’s Office. The position title is Deputy Clerk and Master 1/Calendar Clerk. The position serves as the main liaison between the Clerk & Master’s Office and the Chancellor, and is responsible for monitoring and managing case progress and disposition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
• All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate or other legal training or experience, especially legal writing
• Interest in a career in the legal profession
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedure
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally and in writing with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding case status.
• Prepare and maintain case reports for the Chancellor.
• Draft case dismissal and case monitoring orders for the Chancellor.
• Review and process case filings into case management system.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned with accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level