Collections Counselor Debtor (Circuit Court Clerk)
About The Position
Perform complex and detailed administrative tasks for assigned courtrooms and departments under direct supervision. This role involves preparing and maintaining daily dockets, organizing and filing court case folders, securing information for judges, attorneys, and litigants, and informing parties of scheduled court appearances. The position also requires processing various legal documents, scanning and filing documents, performing data entry, and recording case dispositions and court orders. A key responsibility is serving as the primary contact for coordinating, collecting, and processing court fees.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing, or statistical work; AND High school diploma or possess a GED; OR Two (2) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing, or statistical work and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters) from an accredited college or university.
- PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
- Must pass a PCI background investigation (local and national background check).
- Knowledge of various legal instruments issued by the court.
- Ability to maintain an established system of records and files.
- Ability to work with court officials.
- Ability to use a personal computer.
- Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform accurate arithmetical computations.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains a daily docket or calendar of cases to be called in an assigned courtroom.
- Organizes, routes and files court case folders and posts.
- Secures information for judges, attorneys and litigants.
- Informs parties of scheduled court appearances.
- Provides information to various state and county offices as required.
- Processes various legal documents for the courts and the public.
- Scans and files legal documents received by the court.
- Performs data entry.
- Records case dispositions and court orders.
- Serves as primary contact for coordinating, collecting, and processing court fees.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
