Court Clerk

City of Olathe•West Windsor Township, NJ

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe Municipal Court is looking for a Court Clerk. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, training, professional development, and excellent benefits. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking individual who embraces technology and customer service. The Court Clerk plays a crucial role in the judicial system by providing administrative support to judges, attorneys, and other court personnel. The Court Clerk I performs customer service and clerical duties related to the daily operation of Municipal Court. Work involves access to confidential information and requires a high degree of ethics and professionalism. The Court Clerk I is part of a four-level career progression of Court Clerk I-IV.

Requirements

Two years of general clerical and customer service experience is required.
Experience in a legal, criminal justice and/or law enforcement setting preferred.
Work involves utilization of computer technology so there must be a reasonable level of confidence in working with software including Microsoft Office, Outlook and other specific court software programs.
Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, flexible, and participate in time management, cross training, and leadership initiatives is essential.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Proficiency with both verbal and written English language required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or college level course work in business, law/criminal justice or related field is preferred.
Additional proficiency with Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers multi-line telephones, and emails to provide general information to the public regarding court procedures, policies and schedules.
Assists the public in person with fine payments, case related questions, case processing during court dockets, scheduling hearings and continuances.
Receives and processes payments in person, by mail and online.
Accurately processes financial transactions regarding payment of court fines fees, and restitution.
Processes various types of payments by cash, check, money order and credit card.
Ensures that all penalties are assessed and accurate in the case management system.
Balances individual cash drawer daily and run reports via numerous software systems.
Maintains electronic court file by entering court activities into court file, enters disposition, conviction and sentencing data.
Scans paper documents received into electronic format within the case for a paperless court environment and increased organization.
Ensures all data entered into case management system is accurate.
Schedules cases for appearance on court dockets and notifies all related parties.
Enters new cases/tickets into case management system from paper tickets.
Completes all forms for either paper or electronic distribution to other agencies and government entities.
Maintains professional communication with other city departments and personnel and various outside agencies.
Maintains communication with Assistant Court Administrator/Court Administrator regarding policies and procedures.