COURT CLERK II

City Of Tupelo • Tupelo, MS

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform general clerical duties including acting as receptionist, filing, scheduling, and general office work. Answer citizen concerns in person or by telephone. Enter data to prepare and process correspondences and reports as directed. Collect fines and enter amount into accounting system. Prepare receipt for funds. Serves as a deputy municipal court clerk. Receive incoming calls and direct to proper person.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Acceptable Equivalent (i.e. GED).
• Computer literate in Windows operating system.
• COMPUTER LITERATE IN MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, analyze, and interpret correspondence, reports, and other general data; respond to common queries by preparing reports and correspondence; must communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and customers in person and by telephone.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, determine percentages.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define and solve minor problems or refer problems to appropriate supervisor.
• Possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License and a Social Security number.
• Non U.S. Citizens must have appropriate Immigration documents.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary bookkeeping knowledge helpful.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties including acting as receptionist, filing, scheduling, and general office work.
• Answer citizen concerns in person or by telephone.
• Enter data to prepare and process correspondences and reports as directed.
• Collect fines and enter amount into accounting system and clear outstanding warrants when applicable in a timely manner.
• Prepare receipt for funds.
• Receive incoming calls and direct to proper person.
• Perform other duties as assigned including cross-training in other areas of court operations.

What This Job Offers

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