Court Clerk (Part-Time)

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of working-level duties related to the legal system of the City including documenting and tracking court cases and meeting the demands of the City's Justice Court.

Requirements

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process; Administrative and clerical procedures, systems such as Microsoft Word, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms and other office procedures.
Skilled in office management duties; composing correspondence; handling multiple projects with interruptions; prioritizing and organizing workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to enter, record, store and maintain information in written or electronic form; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
High School graduation or GED, and
One (1) year of related experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for Justice Court clients; answer phones and assist walk-in traffic
Justice Court case management and maintenance
Ensure that documents are accurate and correct
Prepare correspondence as directed by the Justice Court Judge or Court Clerk Supervisor
Receive fines, forfeitures and fees related to the justice court and keep daily dockets of monies received
Verify that payments are current
Assist in preparing court calendar and status
Complete monthly and quarterly reports for the Court System
Respond to telephone and public inquiry in regard to judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees and payment of fines
Search files, obtain information for the court
Maintain a productive working environment which includes, but is not limited to, a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers and the public
Perform other duties as assigned by Court Clerk Supervisor.