CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Department: Clerk of Court. This position maintains courtroom evidence pursuant to South Carolina Statutes and Rules of Court.. Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with four (4) or more years' experience in a courtroom setting or law office.. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Paralegal Studies preferred.. This position requires knowledge of South Carolina law; South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure; guidelines, rules and procedures of the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court Administration; policies and procedures of the Charleston County Clerk of Court; knowledge of rules of civil procedures.

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Salary: $43,950.00 Annually Location : Charleston, SC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FC209106 Department: Clerk of Court Opening Date: 02/02/2024 Description This position maintains courtroom evidence pursuant to South Carolina Statutes and Rules of Court. HIRING SALARY: $43,950 (Estimated annualized compensation) OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY - 4/30/2024. Duties and Responsibilities Duties include: ensure that courtroom evidence is maintained safely, and is properly secured while under the custody of the Clerk of Court and is disposed of properly and in a timely fashion; provide administrative support to judges within a courtroom during terms of court, including completing paperwork, administering oaths to witnesses, taking minutes of proceedings; manage jury panels to ensure that sufficient numbers of jurors are available to conduct jury trials; assist individual jurors with transportation, parking and employment issues; issue and sign jury payroll checks on a weekly basis. Minimum Qualifications Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with four (4) or more years' experience in a courtroom setting or law office. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Paralegal Studies preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position requires knowledge of South Carolina law; South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure; guidelines, rules and procedures of the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court Administration; policies and procedures of the Charleston County Clerk of Court; knowledge of rules of civil procedures. This position requires the ability to follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions; the ability to communicate effectively with others; the ability to speak before large audience; the ability to perform various duties with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; the ability to manage multiple tasks or events simultaneously; must be able to move boxes of evidence up to 50 lbs. daily. Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel) and interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a South Carolina license upon acceptance of the position is required. ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY. Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance <li>Optional Life and Disability Insurance <li>Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts <li>Annual and Sick Leave <li>Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays <li>South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan <li>Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable) <li>Optional Deferred Compensation Program <li>Longevity and Merit Pay Increases <li>Optional Federal Credit Union Membership <li>Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training <li>Employee Assistance Program <li>Employee Well-being Program</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>For more information, visit our

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