Clerk/Typist II - Clerk of Courts

About the role

Performs varied responsible clerical and typist work calling for independent judgment, initiative, and specialized knowledge in criminal, family, small claims, and domestic abuse/harassment injunction procedure. Responsible for conducting transactions with the public on matters requiring interpretation and analysis of laws, rules, and/or departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Types reports, correspondence, vouchers, dockets, schedules, minutes, calendars, and statistical data from written or printed material.
• Performs receptionist and/or counter duties.
• Answers questions from the public, including lawyers and paralegals, regarding departmental policies and procedures.
• Reproduces multiple copies of work.
• Performs filing and searching.
• Gathers information on a variety of subjects and compiles financial, statistical, and legal reports.
• Analyzes and interprets information contained in a variety of documents, forms, reports, etc. for processing.
• Obtains and conveys information from the public for the completion of forms, documents, pleadings, etc.
• Refers inquiries to the proper department or official.
• Independently compiles data and prepares various reports.
• Makes detailed arithmetic calculations for processing of information.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience or specialized knowledge in clerical and typist work, particularly in legal or court-related settings.
• Ability to interpret and analyze laws, rules, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with the public, lawyers, and paralegals.
• Proficiency in compiling, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in arithmetic calculations and document processing.