Court Clerk I or II

City of Roswell, Georgia • Roswell, GA

46d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Court Clerk performs specialized administrative and clerical work in support of Court Services. The position processes court documents and case information, maintains records and calendars, handles payments, and provides office and customer service support. The role may also perform other related duties as required. The City may revise the job description, and it does not constitute a contract of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• GCIC certification or ability to obtain certification; additional certifications may be required based on assignment.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness to engage, learn, and participate in City of Roswell policies and procedures.
• Ability to accurately understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to type at least 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 Municipal Court business.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and complete multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability, preferably Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Process documents for the assigned court; input and generate data; conduct records searches and locate files; prepare, copy, and distribute letters, notices, subpoenas, and fines; process and record payments, fees, and fines in a computer system; assign cases; and prepare reports.
• Perform routine office support, including directing incoming telephone calls, sorting and distributing mail, and maintaining inventory of office materials and supplies.
• Provide customer service to police officers, other courts, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Prepare or complete forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compile data for processing or department reports; and maintain computerized and hardcopy records.
• Use computer programs, software, and applications to maintain documents, organize cases and calendar dockets, and communicate with team members and departments.
• Process court fines and probation payments and maintain a cash drawer at the end of each business day.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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