Deputy Court Clerk I

the South Dakota State Government•Yankton, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with cases filed with the court clerk's office including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial filing to final disposition by developing and maintaining case files, assisting with scheduling and assigning hearings, assisting in courtroom proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence. Duties may include work in the following areas: case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, finance, jury, courtroom support, social/customer service, technical assistance and computer support, and other administrative matters. Examples include but are not limited to: Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines. Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures. Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information. Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas. Providing assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court. Performing other work as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or possession of a GED certificate
One year of general clerical experience
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation
Completion of a UJS questionnaire, specific to this job, and attach it to your application
Adobe Reader is required
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand
Ability to work independently
Ability to recognize and defuses escalating situations with customers and staff
Ability to use computers and related software systems proficiently
Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
Ability to prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of court processes and procedures
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of general office and bookkeeping practices
Skill in time management
Skill in organization
Skill in customer service

Responsibilities

Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas.
Providing assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
Performing other work as assigned.