Court Clerk I or II

City Of Roswell • Roswell, GA

7d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized administrative/clerical work in support of Court Services. This job involves processing documents for assigned court, inputting and generating data, conducting records searches, preparing and distributing notices and fines, processing payments, assigning cases, and preparing reports. It also includes routine office support functions such as directing calls, sorting mail, and maintaining office supplies. The role provides customer service to various stakeholders including police officers, other courts, outside agencies, and the general public. Responsibilities also include preparing various forms and reports, maintaining records, using computer programs for case management and docket organization, and communicating with team members. A key duty is processing court fines and probation payments while managing a cash drawer daily. The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• GCIC certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of Mircrosoft Office products.
• Willingness to engage, learn, and participate in City of Roswell policies and procedures.
• Ability to accurately and effectively understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, attorneys, and other departments.
• Ability to adhere to open records laws and maintain confidentiality in conducting Municipal Court business.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to successfully complete multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Processes documents for assigned court; inputs and generates data; conducts records searches and locates files; prepares, copies, and distributes letters, notices, subpoenas, and fines; processes and records payments, fees, and fines and enters into a computer system; assigns cases; and prepares reports.
• Conducts routine office support functions; directs incoming telephone calls; sorts and distributes mail; and maintains inventory of required office materials and supplies.
• Provides customer service to police officers, other courts, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation according to the assignment which may include reports and assignment sheets; compiles data for further processing or for use in the preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Uses a variety of computer programs, software, and applications to maintain documents and organize cases and calendar dockets; communicate with other team members and departments as needed.
• Properly process court fines and probation payments while maintaining a cash drawer at the end of each business day.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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