Deputy Court Clerk
About The Position
The Deputy Court Clerk is responsible for collecting and maintaining court information in accordance with confidentiality standards and supporting the organization and operation of the Courts. The role prepares and maintains case files, court records, pleadings, evidentiary materials, transcripts, and testimony records. It also handles court-related funds and property, prepares and serves legal notices and documents, assists with drafting pleadings, administers oaths, witnesses document execution, and notifies parties of proceedings. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Case-file responsibilities are performed under the supervision of the Chief Judge and Associate Judges of the Court.
Requirements
- Associate degree in legal or related studies.
- Knowledge of court procedures.
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public and work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to prioritize and accurately complete numerous duties within a limited time frame while assisting the Justice on the bench.
- Excellent office skills, including typing, word processing, data entry, maintaining files, and using various office machines.
- Proficiency in following oral and written instructions with limited supervision.
- Two years of experience in secretarial or office management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain case files within the General Jurisdictional Court under the supervision of the Chief Judge and Associate Judges.
- Maintain detailed records of court proceedings, including case and party information, complaints, hearing and trial dates, rulings, findings, orders, judgments, and other relevant facts or circumstances.
- Maintain pleadings, documents, and other materials filed with the Courts.
- Maintain evidentiary materials, transcripts, and records of testimony filed with the Court.
- Collect and account for fines, other money, and property taken into the custody of the Courts.
- Prepare and serve notices, summonses, subpoenas, warrants, rulings, findings, opinions, and orders.
- Assist in drafting and executing complaints, petitions, answers, motions, and other pleadings and documents for Court proceedings.
- Administer oaths and witness the execution of documents.
- Notify parties of court proceedings in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino and resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO paid life insurance
- Teladoc
- On-site dental clinics
- On-site mammogram services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit
- Wellness program with potential health insurance cost savings
- Maternity care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
