District Court Specialist

Laramie County Government•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of clerical functions within an assigned area of the Clerk of District Court Office. This role involves extensive customer service, docketing, processing various legal documents, and maintaining court records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years clerical experience in a legal or court setting
Knowledge of Clerk of District Court activities and services
Knowledge of laws, statutes and regulations applicable to the activities of area of specialization
Knowledge of customer service standards and protocol
Knowledge of general accounting and cash handling processes
Knowledge of general legal terminology
Knowledge of all aspects of daily operations relative to an assigned area within the clerk of district court office
Skill in effectively dealing with and providing customer service assistance to the general public
Skill in accurately performing a variety of clerical activities within a court environment
Skill in ensuring the confidential, accurate and timely processing of all documentation and files
Skill in liaising with attorneys and relevant outside agencies

Responsibilities

Performs various customer service activities including answering phones and assisting walk-in customers.
Responds to inquiries and provides information to the general public, attorneys and outside agencies.
Calculates, collects and receipts fees for new cases, records checks, and copies.
Performs docketing functions including examining/determining acceptability of documents to be filed, entering data into the computer system, updating files, fastening documents into files, organizing/certifying documents, and following up on files/documents that require further processing.
Coordinates and performs journalizing activities for assigned area as required.
Processes abatements, court orders, mass orders and appeals including coordinating correspondence, documentation and filing.
Issues bench warrants, summons, subpoenas and writs.
Processes notices of delinquency and garnishment and executions as required.
Certifies various documents for assigned work area including pulling relevant files, copying and certifying documents and/or orders per requirements.
Performs a variety of general office duties including copying and distributing forms/documents, receiving/sorting incoming mail, and processing outgoing certified mail.
Processes, retrieves, maintains and transfers files for assigned area of work.
Provides backup assistance to other departments as required.
Prepares and processes daily bank deposits as required.
Coordinates and maintains office supply inventory; organizes supply storage area as required.
Processes returns for the Sheriff's Department and private process servers.
Receipts and disburses funds.
Certifies documents and mailings; enters defaults.
Processes and maintains confidentiality of information and records.
Provides assistance with calling jurors for duty; enters jury excusals; processes and tracks juror questionnaires; coordinates juror payments.
Performs other duties specific to area of assignment as assigned or required.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.