Deputy Court Clerk II

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A REGISTER for current and future Deputy Court Clerk II vacancies in the Clerk of the Court's Office.

About the role

Performs specific assigned clerical support and customer service tasks of minimal difficulty under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-line, high volume phone system.
• Input data into computer system.
• Receive, categorize, and process legal documents.
• Receive, balance, and perform daily processing of cash, check, and credit payments.
• Interact directly, both on the phone and in person, with the general public, legal community, and court personnel.
• Perform research on a variety of issues related to legal documentation and case filings.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all work-related activities.
• Operate various office equipment.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum typing speed of 25 wpm is required.
• Six months of experience performing a combination of the following: customer service, cashiering, and tasks such as typing, filing, answering phones, and data entry, and using various types of office equipment.
• Relevant education may be substituted for some of the aforementioned experience as approved by Human Resources.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Standard office practices, procedures, and filing systems
• Automated information systems, database structures, and standard software (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Operating standard office equipment (e.g., fax machines, photocopiers, duplicators, calculators, cash registers)
• Problem-solving and resolving routine operational issues

Skill in:

• Providing polite, professional, and effective customer service in person and via high-volume telephone calls
• Computerized keyboarding and data entry

Ability to:

• Read, comprehend, research, and verify the accuracy of court documents, minute entries, orders, and legal paperwork
• Identify, organize, and sort legal documents efficiently
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, court personnel, external agencies, and the public
• Work quickly and accurately, switch focus among multiple tasks, and manage time constraints
• Follow brief oral and written instructions promptly and accurately

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Typically performs duties in an office environment.
• Some assignments may require lifting 25 to 35 lbs., bending, standing, etc., for extended periods.

Pay

Expected starting pay: $17.90 per hour. Salary range: $17.90 - $24.16 per hour. The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (mandatory participation for all eligible employees, including a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction)
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave (upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time)
• 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (some benefits require employee contributions in addition to those made by the employer)
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for full-time employees of government organizations