Deputy Clerk I

Responsibilities

• Answer a vast volume of incoming telephone calls, assist the public and attorneys at the front counter by filing lawsuits and pleadings.
• Receipt court payments and enter data into the computer.
• Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform a variety of general office support functions;
• Answer high volume of telephone calls and respond to requests or transfers calls to appropriate parties or offices;
• Enter required data into the computer to properly set up high volume of new lawsuits and relay pertinent information and instructions for service of process;
• Process and/or prepare an abundant volume of legal documents, forms, and other various paperwork from jail and probation;
• Input required data into computer software to properly set up new citations;
• Issue summons and subpoenas when requested;
• Examine all paperwork for accuracy;
• Accept, receive, and/or collect payments for court costs and post payments into the appropriate computer system;
• Process immense amounts of money (currency of bills, coins, electronic payments, etc) with precise accuracy;
• and Perform other assigned duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Thriving in diverse environments and enjoying interacting with all Citizens;
• Comfortable adapting all skill sets throughout each work day;
• Possess a basic concept and knowledge of the principles and methods used in the specific office assigned to within the departments under the Circuit Court Clerk;
• Skillful in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems;
• Comfortable using computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes;
• Maintain organized working space, projects, and assignments;
• Communicate calmly, kindly, and effectively with the public, colleagues, judges, lawyers, and other agencies;
• Bolster and sustain a professional demeanor with the public, colleagues, judges, lawyers, and other agencies;
• Routinely strive to deliver a positive and productive customer service experience;
• Cooperate with fellow employees to contribute towards the goals, policies, and procedures used within each department of the Circuit Court Clerk;
• Adaptable and eager for opportunities to cross train.