Deputy Court Clerk I

Position Purpose

This position assists with cases filed with the court clerk’s office including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial filing to final disposition by developing and maintaining case files, assisting with scheduling and assigning hearings, assisting in courtroom proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence.

Duties

• Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Aiding in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
• Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
• Aiding victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas.
• Assisting in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of court processes and procedures; legal terminology; general office and bookkeeping practices.
• Skill in time management; organization; customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; listen and understand; work independently; recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff; use computers and related software systems proficiently; multi-task and adapt quickly to change; prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Application

To apply, visit: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4A8

Contact Information

The Unified Judicial System, 500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-5070. Phone: 605.773.4884.