District Court Specialist

Essential Job Functions

• Performs various customer service activities including answering phones and assisting walk-in customers; responds to inquiries and provides information to the general public, attorneys and outside agencies.
• Calculates, collects and receipts fees for new cases, records checks, and copies.
• Processes abatements, court orders, mass orders and appeals including coordinating correspondence, documentation and filing; issues bench warrants and summons; processes notices of delinquency as required.
• Certifies various documents for assigned work area including pulling relevant files, copying and certifying documents and/or orders per requirements.
• Processes, retrieves, maintains and transfers files for assigned area of work.
• Provides backup assistance to other departments as required.
• Prepares and processes daily bank deposits as required.
• Coordinates and maintains office supply inventory; organizes supply storage area as required.
• Performs other duties specific to area of assignment as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years clerical experience in a legal or court setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of Clerk of District Court activities and services.
• Knowledge of laws, statutes and regulations applicable to the activities of area of specialization.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and protocol.
• Knowledge of general accounting and cash handling processes.
• Knowledge of general legal terminology.
• Knowledge of all aspects of daily operations relative to an assigned area within the clerk of district court office.
• Skill in effectively dealing with and providing customer service assistance to the general public.
• Skill in accurately performing a variety of clerical activities within a court environment.
• Skill in ensuring the confidential, accurate and timely processing of all documentation and files.
• Skill in liaising with attorneys and relevant outside agencies.

Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page. https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/County-Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits

Required Questions

• 01 Please describe your customer service experience.
• 02 Please describe your experience with cash handling.
• 03 Please describe a position you held that demonstrates your attention to detail.
• 04 Please describe your experience with handling confidential information.
• 05 What is your highest level of education?
  • No Education
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• 06 How many years of clerical experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • 1 Year of experience
  • 2 Years of experience
  • 3 Years of experience
  • 4 Years of experience
  • 5 Years of experience
  • 6 Years of experience
  • 7 Years of experience
  • 8 Years of experience
  • 9 Years of experience
  • 10 or More Years of experience