What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk position at Muskingum County?
Department: MUSKINGUM COUNTY COURT
Position: Deputy Clerk
Full-Time (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Salary: $14.00-$20.00 (Based on Experience and Qualifications)
Posting Date: August 2, 2023 through August 18, 2023
Closing Date: August 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a High School Diploma/GED. Prior administrative, clerical, or data processing experience is preferred. Experience in the legal field is desired, but not required. Must be able to learn and retain complex information quickly, possess proficient typing skills, and the ability to file in alphabetic, numeric, and chronological order. Must be able to operate a copy machine, adding machine, fax machine and all other basic office equipment. Must be able to work with WORD and EXCEL programs and have minimum basic computer knowledge.
Chosen applicant must be willing to work in a fast-paced office environment, work well with others, and provide excellent customer service when assisting the public with their needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform a wide variety of legal clerical support work and follow policies and procedures within the area assigned; review documents, research discrepancies and verify information.
Work closely with attorneys, litigants, and the public to provide case information and complete public records requests.
Enter new civil, traffic, and criminal cases into the Case Management System.
Schedule court cases for hearing dates; develop and maintain calendars of cases set for trials and/or other court proceedings.
Prepare a variety of documents related to processing of small claims, civil, traffic, and criminal cases, such as summons, subpoenas, wage and bank garnishments, judgments, orders of executions, and other filings.
Establish, maintain, and close case files or system of legal records; annotate indexes and docket records. Finalize court cases for the Supreme Court Report.
Sort and file legal materials such as forms, pleadings, correspondence, and related documents; locate and pulls court files; search files and verify that materials placed in files are related and complete; prepares new court folders and inserts related court materials in accordance with specific procedures. Prepare files for court appearances.
Receive and process wage garnishment proceeds from employers and financial institutions. Prepare outgoing specialized mailings; maintains logs, lists, rosters, and court records.
Accept payments for filing fees, fines, court costs and restitution.
Answer large volume of phone calls.
Any other duties as assigned.
Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check and urine drug test.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE BRING A RESUME AND/OR COMPLETED COUNTY JOB APPLICATION TO:
Muskingum County Court
Attn: Crystal Brokaw
Law Administration Building
27 N. 5th Street, 3rd Floor
Zanesville, OH 43701
(Application is available at www.muskingumcountyoh.gov)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20