Deputy Court Clerk (Romeo)

Macomb County Government • 42-1 District Court, VA

13h • $41,328 - $53,455 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of complex and specialized clerical tasks. Processes paperwork for civil, criminal and/or traffic court cases. Updates and maintains files, records, and reports. Provides assistance and information on Court matters as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development Test (GED) equivalent
• One (1) year of clerical experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
• Knowledge of State Court Administrator Office (SCAO) requirements and guidelines
• Knowledge of Court rules, forms and order of processing
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Knowledge of Judicial Information System (JIS)
• Skill in interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships and customer service
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
• Ability to work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Ability to effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a court, legal or government setting
• Additional college credits from an accredited college or university or business school training
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes necessary paperwork for civil, criminal and traffic court cases, open case files, reviews files for court action.
• Receives new cases filed with the Court and enters into the Court Management System (CMS).
• Provides assistance and information on Court matters and procedures to attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public as appropriate.
• Enters data and retrieves information on records and forms.
• Types a variety of letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.
• Updates and maintains files, records and reports.
• Receives incoming telephone calls, answers questions appropriate to skill level, and relays messages to appropriate individuals.
• Makes duplicate copies of reports and/or information. Files and/or routes them to proper persons, departments.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, scanners, facsimile machines, copiers, calculators and adding machines.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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