Civil Court Clerk I/Court Services
About The Position
The Civil Court Clerk I works in the Court Services division, which handles court case work for Manatee County Circuit Court and County Court. The division coordinates jury selection when a case goes to trial, handles evidence, and works closely with the presiding Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. County Court handles claims up to $15,000, misdemeanors, and criminal traffic cases; Circuit Court handles claims above $15,000 and felony cases. This is a full-time, non-supervisory position reporting to the Supervisor of Court Services. The employee provides customer service, learns and follows statutes and procedures for County and Circuit Civil proceedings, prepares for and attends proceedings, and maintains accurate case records using the case management system. The role also participates in cross-training and requires regular, reliable attendance. The employee is expected to demonstrate the Clerk’s Office values of service, integrity, respect, communication, ownership, teamwork, and development. Essential functions include critical thinking, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand motions, hearing, verbal and written communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of recent and relevant experience demonstrating acute attention to detail in maintaining detailed data; experience in an automated systems environment is preferred.
- Basic mathematical aptitude.
- Alphabetic and numeric filing skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in the Microsoft Windows suite.
- Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system.
- Must be a Deputy Clerk.
- Ability to read and understand detailed, complex information and take appropriate action.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform repetitive motions with one or both hands.
- Ability to hear ordinary conversation and office sounds.
- Verbal communication in person and by phone, and written communication by hand and on a PC.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining detailed data in an automated systems environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide courteous, knowledgeable, and patient customer service in person, by email, and by phone.
- Learn, become proficient in, and follow statutes, rules, and requirements related to County and Circuit Civil proceedings and the division.
- Prepare for County and Circuit Civil proceedings.
- Attend court proceedings relating to County and Circuit Civil cases.
- Initiate and maintain complete and accurate records using the case management system and established division procedures.
- Participate in division cross-training to develop skills and support efficient operations.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Demonstrate the Clerk’s Office values of service, integrity, respect, communication, ownership, teamwork, and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
