Deputy Clerk I

Missoula County • Missoula, MT

391d • $42,266 - $42,266

About The Position

The Deputy Clerk I position at Missoula County involves performing a variety of complex administrative duties to support the Clerk of District Court. This role is essential for processing and maintaining court records, ensuring compliance with legal protocols, and providing exceptional customer service to the public and judicial staff. The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week, and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Documentation of training in legal terminology and documents, or certification as a legal secretary or paralegal is preferred.
• One year of customer service experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a legal secretary or paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to the public, county personnel, judicial staff, attorneys, and other agencies via phone, email, or in person.
• Receive and review case files and pleadings for sufficiency and compliance with court rules.
• Apply legal protocol and technical expertise to determine case types, subtypes, and filing fees.
• Generate and issue appropriate orders based on filing requirements.
• Ensure proper service of court orders, judgments, and correspondence to parties and attorneys.
• Prepare documents for incarcerated inmates regarding sentence review statutes.
• Coordinate timely review of emergent requests for protection orders and warrants with Judges.
• Perform duties related to jury selection in compliance with state law.
• Execute computerized selection of jurors and manage juror summonses and responses.
• Document and receipt payments for court fees, fines, bail, and penalties.
• Review and verify accuracy of marriage license applications and issue licenses accordingly.
• Gather vital statistical information for submission to state agencies.
• Respond to public inquiries and research records as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $20.32
• Full-time employment with regular hours
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

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