Clerk I/Public Access & Research

Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller • Bradenton, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Access and Research division is a service department that assists individuals and agencies with court and official public record requests. The Clerk I/Public Access position is a full-time, non-supervisory position reporting to the Supervisor of Public Access, Research & Switchboard.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment
• Basic mathematical aptitude, as well as alpha and numeric filing skills are required
• Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in Microsoft Windows suite
• Familiar with legal procedures, terminology and the records of the Clerk’s office
• Must be a Deputy Clerk and/or eligible to be a Deputy Clerk
• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC
• Ability to lift 25lbs

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to all in person, in email and over the phone; is approachable, helpful and personable; and answers questions knowledgeably and with patience
• Learns all applicable state and federal laws governing the activities of Public Access
• Responds to public record inquiries and copy requests
• Assists customers with self-service access to records
• Coordinates responses for public records requests
• Coordinates and redacts information for requests for redaction for courts and official records
• Maintains confidentiality of information and recognizes that disclosing confidential information would compromise the integrity of the office
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED