Court Clerk I - Circuit Criminal

Charlotte County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller•Punta Gorda, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a moderately complex position assisting the public and court personnel with Criminal and Traffic Court related matters. Customer services skills include: ability to interact with the public in a friendly, positive, courteous and professional manner following the Clerk’s Office Mission, Vision and Core Values. Must maintain superior communication and follow-up skills when dealing with the public, support staff and management. Heavy computer and technical skills are essential to completing daily tasks. Flexibility in work schedule may be required to cover a rotating first appearance duty schedule. This is an in-office position and is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least one (1) year clerical experience which demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is preferred

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those who have experience working in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

Prepares for and attends Felony, Misdemeanor, First Appearance, Jury Trials, Juvenile, Dependency and Traffic court, enters all appropriate information on forms, takes minutes, marks and accepts evidence, swears in witnesses, manages jury panel attendance, and other courtroom duties.
Receives payment for court costs, fees, and fines.
Searches computer records to verify payment amount and assure proper processing of suspension forms or warrants.
Works in the Case Maintenance System (CMS) Benchmark to initiate and maintain court case records accurately.
Answers questions regarding procedures including option to appear in court and driving school.
Processes case filings by State E-filing Portal, paper documents or other sources.
Performs work in various queues in the Benchmark application, redaction and validation as directed by management.
Prepares dockets for court assuring all document and necessary information are properly filed and verified.
Prepares and disposes of cases and documents received from court, mail, in-person, E-citation or via E-file.
Assures proper execution and notification to other agencies.
Assists the public and court personnel by phone, in-person at the counter, in court, and researches case records to provide information.
Adheres to Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller policies and office procedures and participates in team building activities.
Other job duties as assigned