CLERK OF JUVENILE COURT

Glynn County Government•Brunswick, GA

1d•$0 - $60,791•Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk of Juvenile Court directs and oversees clerical and administrative support for Juvenile Court operations and oversees the day-to-day operations of the court office. The position maintains juvenile records and case data, oversees legal-document processing, provides courtroom support, coordinates communications with court stakeholders, and ensures compliance with laws, court rules, and policies. It also prepares reports, supports court initiatives, reconciles financial transactions, manages court technology and hearing calendars, and supervises office staff. The position operates under very general instructions from the Judge, with completed work spot-checked for procedural compliance and the nature and propriety of results. The work involves varied administrative, management, and supervisory duties, with strict timelines contributing to its complexity. Contacts include court personnel, judges, attorneys, guardians ad litem, law enforcement, school system employees, interpreters, community agencies, juveniles, and members of the public. The work is typically performed at a desk or table in an office. The role requires knowledge and competency commonly associated with a baccalaureate degree in a related field, three to five years of related experience, a Georgia driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, and Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia certification or the ability to obtain it.

Requirements

Knowledge of Juvenile Court policies and procedures, record-retention principles, confidentiality guidelines for juvenile records, supervisory principles, and court-management-system software.
Skills in personnel training and supervision, use of modern office equipment, customer service, prioritization and organization, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, dealing with the public, and oral and written communication.
Education and competency commonly associated with completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Three to five years of related experience, sufficient to understand the diverse objectives and functions of departmental subunits and direct and coordinate their work.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure electronic and physical juvenile records are organized, current, and maintained in compliance with state law, court policies, and confidentiality requirements; oversee sealed and sensitive case documents.
Manage and verify case-management-system data, ensure timely and accurate case-data, docket, and status updates, and correct data-integrity issues.
Direct the processing of legal documents in juvenile matters, including overseeing the preparation, review, and filing of petitions, court orders, motions, subpoenas, and notices.
Provide courtroom support during juvenile court sessions, including recording minutes.
Coordinate communications with judges, attorneys, probation officers, child welfare agencies, law enforcement, and other external entities.
Monitor changes in juvenile law, court rules, and administrative policies and ensure updates are applied consistently across the clerical team.
Respond professionally and discreetly to inquiries from families, attorneys, and the public; provide procedural guidance without offering legal advice and maintain confidentiality.
Prepare analytical reports and official statistical documents, compile case-volume data and performance metrics, summarize compliance, and provide information for audits.
Support the development and implementation of Juvenile Court initiatives and reform programs.
Process and reconcile financial transactions, maintain accurate records, issue receipts, and reconcile funds with the Court’s finance department.
Configure and support court technology platforms; design, maintain, and update electronic forms; troubleshoot system issues, support data integrity, and train staff in system tools.
Maintain the Juvenile Court hearing calendar; schedule and reschedule hearings, prepare daily and weekly dockets, and ensure timely and accurate notifications to parties.
Hire, train, assign, direct, supervise, evaluate, and discipline office staff; provide mentorship and address complex procedural or personnel issues.
Perform related duties as assigned.