Deputy Clerk - Plantation Key

Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller • Key West, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position responsible for performing a wide variety of complex legal clerical duties related to civil, criminal, traffic and/or misdemeanor cases filed with the Monroe County circuit and/or county courts. The Deputy Clerk – Planation Key is responsible for coordination and maintenance of case data. The Deputy Clerk may be assigned to work in the courtroom with the Judge.

Requirements

• Ability to use Word processing and enter, retrieve, and manage data into the case management system.
• Record keeping skills.
• Ability to obtain an understanding of needed clerical functions and court operations.
• Knowledge of business English and mathematics.
• Ability to maintain close attention to details.
• Ability to perform simple math including ability to perform the cashiering function.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must follow established guidelines, rules and procedures when handling criminal court records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Clerk’s Odyssey Case Management System related to traffic or misdemeanor cases.
• Disseminates information regarding the rules and procedures of the Monroe County courts by responding to inquiries and distributing court records, court orders and other legal materials to appropriate court officials, attorneys, media and interested persons.
• Works on special projects and assignments as directed.
• Performs cashiering function.
• Provides back-up, as directed, in the absence of other deputy clerks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED