Deputy Court Clerk I

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Court Clerk I assists with cases handled by the court clerk’s office, including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases, from initial filing through final disposition. The position develops and maintains case files, assists with scheduling and assigning hearings, supports courtroom proceedings, implements procedures for monetary dispositions, provides daily customer service to a wide range of individuals and agencies, and acts on behalf of the court clerk when the clerk is absent. Duties may cover case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, finance, jury matters, courtroom support, social and customer service, technical assistance and computer support, and other administrative matters. Examples include maintaining case files according to procedures and timelines; assisting with court calendars; explaining court protocols and procedures; helping victims of domestic violence access court processes and information about local services; and supporting courtroom proceedings, including handling exhibits, empaneling juries, recording proceedings, operating sound and video equipment, and providing interpretive services when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Knowledge of court processes and procedures, legal terminology, and general office and bookkeeping practices.
Time-management, organizational, and customer-service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, listen and understand, work independently, recognize and defuse escalating situations, use computers and related software proficiently, multitask, adapt quickly to change, and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Maintain criminal, civil, traffic, and other case files from initial filing through final disposition in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
Assist in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
Provide customer service and information about court protocols and procedures.
Assist victims of domestic violence with court processes, requests for protection orders, and information about available local services.
Support courtroom proceedings by maintaining case files and minutes, handling exhibits, empaneling juries, recording proceedings, operating sound and video equipment, and providing interpretive services when needed.
Perform work in case processing, records maintenance, finance, jury matters, technical assistance, computer support, and other administrative areas as assigned.
Act on behalf of the court clerk in the clerk’s absence.
Perform other work as assigned.