Deputy Clerk II (Part-Time)

Richland County Government•Denver, CO

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About The Position

Richland County, South Carolina is hiring a part-time Deputy Clerk II for the Clerk of Court Family Court Division. The position provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient courtroom operations, enforce payment of support as ordered, and establish and maintain case files. The work is performed within general guidelines, with methods and work sequences developed under general supervision. The position reports to the Deputy Family Court Administrator and has no supervisory responsibilities. The Deputy Clerk prepares the courtroom and its supplies, maintains court rosters and files, assists litigants, agencies, judges, attorneys, and court staff, and manages child support case documentation and account adjustments. The role also monitors cases for compliance, prepares non-compliance cases for court, issues bench warrants, and assists with hearings. Additional duties include processing legal and administrative documents, responding to inquiries, preparing records and reports, and performing general clerical work. The work requires courteous public service, the ability to handle challenging interactions and potentially volatile courtroom situations, and accurate use of court systems and standard office equipment. The position requires an associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, specialized training equivalent to two years of college, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; a valid state driver’s license; Notary Public certification; and two to four years of customer service, legal, or court-system experience.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college, with emphasis in paralegal studies, accounting, business, or a closely related field; alternatively, an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver’s license.
Notary Public certification.
Two to four years of experience in customer service, the legal field, or a court system.
Ability to accurately use computers and software programs designed for court systems.
Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service and deal effectively with unpleasant clients and situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating ratios, rates, and percentages.
Ability to read technical instructions and procedures and prepare routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a recurring basis.

Responsibilities

Prepare the courtroom for daily operations and stock necessary supplies.
Prepare, generate, and maintain court rosters and files.
Provide information and assistance to litigants, agencies, and judges.
Prepare and maintain child support case files, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
Adjust accounts according to court orders or tax interceptions and generate reports on delinquent accounts.
Attend court and assist judges, court staff, attorneys, and others in the courtroom.
Consult with the Deputy Family Court Administrator or other officials about assigned operations, problems, and recommendations.
Receive and respond to inquiries, requests, concerns, and complaints within areas of responsibility.
Send appropriate court notices.
Compile data and prepare records and reports required by the department, County, or other agencies.
Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including copying, filing, computer data entry and retrieval, faxing, mail processing, spreadsheet preparation, and answering telephones.
Attend required training, meetings, seminars, and workshops and maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, trends, and technologies.
Process, prepare, copy, file, index, and transmit court and division documents within required timeframes and procedures.
Review enforcement and court procedures, monitor cases for compliance, and audit accounts to determine whether clients should be ruled into court for failure to pay.
Review and schedule non-compliance cases for court, issue bench warrants, and attend and assist with court hearings.
Perform other duties as assigned.