Docket Clerk (4757-44)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

5d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Review all new Divorce, Dissolution, Annulment, and Domestic Violence filings and motions submitted to make sure proper documents are prepared in order to authorize the filing. Process all new Divorce, Dissolution, and Domestic Violence filings and motions to make sure proper documents filed electronically or in person are prepared. Schedule and re-schedule hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates. Accurately update CMS with all required information upon receipt of new and existing case filings. Deliver clear, concise answers to various questions (either in-person or over the phone) that attorneys, the public, or court personnel may have regarding legal information, procedures, case settings, etc. Direct litigants to various resources to assist them in completing their paperwork or securing legal advice. Re-schedule and transfer hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates. Timely process all incoming mail correspondence. Research the Support Enforcement Tracking System to determine if litigants have support accounts and to locate children born during the term of the marriage that have not been identified in the original CDR pleading. Provide docket information to the Court Index for publication purposes. Compose correspondence, handle documents of a sensitive and confidential nature, copy material accurately, and recognize grammatical or spelling errors. Maintain equipment and supplies in the self-help center. Provide aid to litigants utilizing the self-help center. Update the computer system to reflect changes of counsel, court party, address, etc. Assign appraisers to cases. Close out the Judges’ and Magistrates’ dockets upon request and reschedule cases, if necessary. Perform duties of co-workers as workload dictates or as requested. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above.
Must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited school with demonstrated ability in computer skills, workflow management, and the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

College degree or completion of college coursework in related fields desired.

Responsibilities

Review all new Divorce, Dissolution, Annulment, and Domestic Violence filings and motions submitted to make sure proper documents are prepared in order to authorize the filing.
Process all new Divorce, Dissolution, and Domestic Violence filings and motions to make sure proper documents filed electronically or in person are prepared.
Schedule and re-schedule hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates.
Accurately update CMS with all required information upon receipt of new and existing case filings.
Deliver clear, concise answers to various questions (either in-person or over the phone) that attorneys, the public, or court personnel may have regarding legal information, procedures, case settings, etc.
Direct litigants to various resources to assist them in completing their paperwork or securing legal advice.
Re-schedule and transfer hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates.
Timely process all incoming mail correspondence.
Research the Support Enforcement Tracking System to determine if litigants have support accounts and to locate children born during the term of the marriage that have not been identified in the original CDR pleading.
Provide docket information to the Court Index for publication purposes.
Compose correspondence, handle documents of a sensitive and confidential nature, copy material accurately, and recognize grammatical or spelling errors.
Maintain equipment and supplies in the self-help center.
Provide aid to litigants utilizing the self-help center.
Update the computer system to reflect changes of counsel, court party, address, etc.
Assign appraisers to cases.
Close out the Judges’ and Magistrates’ dockets upon request and reschedule cases, if necessary.
Perform duties of co-workers as workload dictates or as requested.
Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness Program that offers cash incentives, free wellness screenings, and more.
Access to Marathon Health Clinics in Cincinnati, offering services such as primary care, illness and injury care, labs, medication dispensing, and wellness services - all at no cost!
Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick leave, and 11 government holidays.
Employee Assistance Program which offers support for a variety of work/life issues and includes up to 10 free counseling sessions per year.
Flexible, tax-free spending accounts for costs related to healthcare, dependent care, and parking/transportation.
Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

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