Courtroom Clerk

General Description of Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. General hours are Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm and required to perform duties outside of the established hours and days as required for jury administration and for courtroom clerking. This position requires exceptional attendance and punctuality as court proceedings require appropriate clerk personnel in attendance. Work product includes court clerking all civil and criminal case types, jury administration, evidence intake and inventory, court prep, and case management. Deputy clerk will work closely with judicial staff and attorneys while adhering to a professional dress code standard. Perform a variety of advanced clerical duties within an assigned area of responsibility that relate to the processing and maintenance of records and works according to set departmental procedures. Accountable for assisting the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk) in achieving the objectives of the organization. This class reports directly to the manager, director or chief of the department and follows the Clerk's standard operating procedures and policies.

Salary: $15.50/hr.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *required to work outside of this schedule as necessary for jury administration and court proceedings.

Telework: Not available for this position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must have at least one year of relevant work experience (two years preferred).
• Legible penmanship with the ability to make annotations quickly is required
• Public speaking is required. Must be able to read verbatim from court documents, which can contain sensitive information and language to a courtroom with judges, spectators, jury and sometimes media.
• Must have exceptional attendance record and ability to work before or after business hours including weekends, holidays, or during declared emergencies as necessary for carrying out the court functions.
• Prior experience in legal terminology or court proceedings preferred.
• Ability to work under levels of high stress and pressure while producing accurate work and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of protected and/or sensitive records.
• Tasks require visual perception and differentiation, as well as excellent oral and written communications ability using English language.
• Must have the ability to effectively deal with problems and cope with customers (internal and external) in impromptu situations.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy as consequences of mistakes can be moderately serious and can result in serious consequences to citizens (i.e., unwarranted arrests, extended time in jail, financial and legal implications, etc.).
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, while concentrating on repetitious or complex tasks.
• Considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in use of fingers, hands or limbs in performing tasks.
• Must possess a valid drivers' license.
• Business conducts background, criminal record check, driving record, prior employment reference checks and skills assessments.
• Business is a drug free workplace, must be willing to comply with the Drug Free Policy.