Deputy Legal Clerk

Delaware, County of • Delaware, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Clerks of the Common Pleas Court report directly to the Chief Administrator of the Clerk of Courts. The Clerk and her staff serve the residents of Delaware County and maintain and preserve the case filings of the Delaware County Common Pleas Courts and the 5th District Court of Appeals.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Cash handling experience
• Excellent customer service skills, both in person and on the telephone
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in grammar, writing, mathematical skills, spelling, punctuation
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced office
• General computer knowledge and excellent data entry skills
• Cash drawer accounting and daily balancing experience
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer, copier, telephone, calculator, high-speed document scanner and other necessary equipment
• Manual dexterity, talking and hearing on the telephone, viewing a computer screen
• Regular and predictable attendance with superior work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Higher education preferred
• Previous legal experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing and docketing both paper and electronic case filings
• Receipting payments for court fees, fines, restitution and other transactions
• Scanning and archiving all documents related to case filings
• Maintaining all documents in case files
• Monitoring records according to retention schedules
• Communicating with the court staff and other local agencies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit package

What This Job Offers

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