Justice Court Clerk

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court, including preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest, and judgments.
• Prepares and maintains court calendars.
• Serves in court.
• Prepares and maintains records, legal forms, and files.
• Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
• Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations.
• Accepts and tracks receipts, debts, and balances for the courts.
• Secures monies; may disburse funds and generate outgoing checks.
• Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages, and transfers callers to appropriate parties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of progressive clerical experience.
• Minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM.
• No felony convictions and must pass a state and federal background check.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of justice, court procedures, and pertinent rules, regulations, and laws.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Skill in taking and transcribing dictation.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.