Court Clerk II

Description

Job posted until Monday, November 13th at 9:00am.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of routine and complex administrative/clerical support assignments for the Clerk of Court operations.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Accept and process documents for filing as required in accordance with court rules and procedures. 
2. Ensure the security and confidentiality of case files and information as appropriate.
3. Assist the public in obtaining information and copies of court documents as appropriate. 
4. Receive and record payments for various fines, fees, assessments, court costs, child or alimony support as well as other miscellaneous fees.
5. Work with other governmental agencies needing assistance with record searches and provide information as necessary.
6. Explain and answer general questions about how court works. Provide information about where to find self-help resources and telephone numbers for agencies offering legal services and information.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Additional duties include:

Additional duties will include general clerical work as required, including but not limited to data entry, copying, scanning, filing, sending and receiving faxes, emails and other correspondence as well as processing daily mail, answering telephones, greeting and assisting customers.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing;
• Knowledge of general office procedures;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time appropriately;
• Work in a team oriented environment. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.  
2. Related-experience required: 2 years experience in an administrative/clerical field or any equivalent combination of education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: N/A

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: N/A

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: under 1/3 of the time; walking: under 1/3 of the time; sitting: under 1/3 of the time; using hands: under 1/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: under 1/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: none of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: under 1/3 of the time; talking or hearing: over 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: none of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: none of the time; up to 50 pounds: none of the time; up to 100 pounds: none of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: none of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.