Deputy Clerk - Salem Combined District Courts
About The Position
The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court's instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate state and local policies and procedures. Prepares detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters of court, preparing correspondence, scanning and filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Applicants should be highly organized
- Significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required.
Nice To Haves
- Court experience and experience handling money preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures court's instructions are executed
- Prepares legal documents
- Prepares detailed court documents
- Automated case management system data entry
- Scheduling matters of court
- Preparing correspondence
- Scanning and filing court documents
- Daily docket preparation
- Attending court sessions
- Answering phones
- Assisting customers at the counter
- Assessing fines and costs
- Receipting payments
- Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
