Deputy Court Clerk - Magistrate 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 court room proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; performs magistrate duties as assigned; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES
RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
A VOTING RESIDENT WITHIN THE CIRCUIT.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
Must complete a UJS questionnaire, specific to this job, and attach it to your application.
Adobe Reader is required.

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
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to learn on the job using written manuals and learn from context
Ability to listen and understand
Ability to work independently
Ability to recognize and defuse 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

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 different ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
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 clerk magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and to provide direct court contact for average citizens.
Performing other work as assigned.