Deputy District Clerk
District Clerk's Office JobMaintain accurate records for the District Clerk's Office and the district courts. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8a - 5pm
Example Of DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:May include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed and employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Customer service will have direct contact with the public in person and by phone
Maintain accurate records of all documents and files
Assist attorneys, court staff, and/or the public in accessing case records
Answer phones and direct calls to proper departments
Open, file stamp, and sort incoming mail
Receipt and maintain payment records
Process court pleadings, orders, bench warrants, capias, subpoenas, summons, issue civil/family service and other various correspondence
Open, close, and audit a till
Maintain confidentiality of records as required by law
File and process paperwork filed over the counter, through the mail (USPS), and/or through the electronic service providers
Assist the public with the public computers
Any other duties assigned by the District Clerk or designee
QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:High school diploma or equivalent or at the discretion of the District Clerk or designee.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The ability to read and comprehend
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys' law firms, bail bond companies, process servers and the general public
Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
Performing various mathematical calculations
Performing effectively under stressful working conditions
Providing effective customer service
Multi-tasking
Operating a personal computer and various software applications
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:None required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in an office work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.