Deputy Clerk II - G115 State Court Solicitor

Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for performing clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Office of the Solicitor General.Organizes and files legal documents and other official paperwork.Maintains an expansive system of case files.Types and maintains a system of criminal records.Coordinates case processing with the State Court Clerk’s Office and Muscogee County Jail personnel.Prepares cases set for court.Performs the duties of the Court Coordinator - Solicitor General as needed.Screens, routes, and assists callers and visitors.Schedules court dates.Prepares dockets.Assists in supervising magnet high school interns.Files and distributes waivers from attorneys.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of the legal system.Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.Skill in the operation of standard office equipment. Skill in the operation of computers and various software programs.Skill in typing, filing, and writing. Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.Minimum Educational And Training RequirementsKnowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.Physical RequirementsRequiredThe work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing – for sustained periods of time.Standing – for sustained periods of time.Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:Low-cost Medical InsurancePrescription Drug PlanDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceLong Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit12 Paid HolidaysVacation LeaveSick LeavePERK Time OffRetirement PlanSupplemental Retirement PlanFree and Discounted ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.Discounted Movie TicketsFree Notary ServicesRide a Metra Bus for FreeFree MulchFree Fire/Safety Home InspectionDriver's Training for Employee DependentsOxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discountsRiver Center DiscountsCell Phone Carrier DiscountsRetirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.Supplemental Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.01Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)No High School DiplomaGEDHigh School DiplomaTechnical CollegeSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate's Degree02What computer software programs are you proficient in using?NoneMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft WordOther03Please explain any experience you have working with the courts system.04Please list and explain any work experience you have with the use of computers, standard business software applications, and specialized software applications used by the courts.05How many years of clerical and/or administrative experience do you have?None0 - 1 year1 - 3 years3 - 5 years5 years or more Required Question