Deputy Court Clerk II (General Sessions Court Clerk)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Works under direct supervision to perform complex and detailed administrative tasks for assigned courtrooms and departments.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work, with one (1) year as a Deputy Court Clerk; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters) from an accredited college or university.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of the various legal instruments issued by the court.
• Ability to maintain an established system of records and files.
• Ability to work with court officials.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.
• Ability to display good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform accurate arithmetical computations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains a daily docket or calendar of cases to be called in the assigned courtroom.
• Organizes, routes and files court case folders and posts.
• Secures information for judges, attorneys and litigants.
• Informs parties of scheduled court appearances.
• Provides information to various state and county offices as required.
• Processes various types of legal documents for the courts and the public.
• Scans and files legal documents received by the court.
• Performs data entry, records case dispositions and court orders.
• Serves as primary contact for coordinating, collecting and processing court fees.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED