Deputy Clerk

Van Wert County Clerk of Courts, 121 E Main St. Room 300, Van Wert, OH 45891

About the role

Deputy Clerk Summary

Responsibilities

• File, docket, journalize and issue new cases.
• File away, retrieve and track files by name and number accurately.
• Calculate costs on cases and prepare cost statements.
• Prepare bank deposits, accept payments and balance cash drawer.
• Assist public in processing passport applications.
• Assist general public, attorneys and public offices in obtaining court case information and files.
• Perform routine office duties: answer phones in a courteous and helpful manner, assist customers at counter, copy, scan, type/data entry and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative.
• Interpret policies, procedures and regulations; comprehend court rules procedures and, the Ohio Revised Code.
• Ability to gather and collect data.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to successfully work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Prior office experience (legal knowledge a plus).

Schedule

40 hours per week, paid bi-weekly.