Principal Court Clerk (Juvenile Court Clerk)

Shelby County•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision of a supervisor to perform clerical work in a specialized setting. Duties involve compiling and maintaining operating procedures, court records and documents and recording dispositions. This position provides information to the public, attorneys, and other government agencies.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in appropriate clerical; bookkeeping; data processing; or statistical work
High school diploma or GED
Proof of education, training and/or experience is required.
Knowledge of courtroom procedures.
Knowledge of various legal documents issued by the court.
Ability to establish and maintain a system of files.
Ability to work with court officials.
Must have good organizational skills.
Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.
Good communication skills and organizational skills.
Subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.

Responsibilities

Prepares electronic docket or calendar of cases to be called, entering decisions and continuances in a computer program.
Examines submitted court legal documents for adherence to court or law procedures.
Prepares court case folders and posts, files, and routes documents.
Explains procedures or forms to requesting parties.
Secures information for judges and contact witness, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for the court and may instruct parties when to appear in court.
Provides information to various state and county offices, as required.
Administers oath to witnesses, attorneys, and litigants.
Records minutes of court proceedings.
Records case dispositions, court orders, and arranges for payments or court fees.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.