County Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of recent and relevant experience demonstrating the ability to maintain detailed data with acute attention to detail, preferably in an automated systems environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to courtroom standards.
• Ability to work effectively independently and with others.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, file and records management, transcription, form design, office procedures, office equipment, and terminology.
• Ability to learn and understand specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and apply it accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers and Court and County employees.
• Ability to routinely use computers and specialized computer programs.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of Court documents and records.
• Skill in working independently and managing time while handling a high volume of work amid frequently changing priorities and high stress.
• Successful completion of a post-offer background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends with little or no notice based on judicial needs.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods at a computer terminal; may need to stoop and bend.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds; certain assignments may require frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds and occasionally handling objects weighing over 25 pounds.
• Ability to type and enter data precisely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases and materials for trials, evidentiary hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Administer oaths and perform administrative and clerical duties during proceedings.
• Docket paperwork received during proceedings, including verdicts, and complete paperwork resulting from court hearings.
• Enter docketing and other required court information accurately and promptly in the case maintenance system according to time-standard guidelines.
• Accept exhibits, prepare exhibit lists, secure evidence, and verify and account for each item.
• Attend different types of court hearings and magistrate proceedings as required by department needs.
• Maintain court calendars and manage hearing settings.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and meet established organizational and departmental productivity standards.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.