Deputy Court Clerk (GS Civil Court Clerk)

Position Summary

Works under direct supervision of a supervisor to perform court related clerical work within assigned courts.

Pay Grade : 41

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1.Two (2) years of experience in appropriate office operations support, bookkeeping, filing, customer service, inventory control, typing, data processing, statistical work, and / or other routine clerical related duties; AND

2. High school diploma or possess a GED; OR

3. One (1) year of appropriate office operations support, bookkeeping, filing, customer service, inventory control, typing, data processing, statistical work and / or other routine clerical related experience;

and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarter hours).

4.PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND / OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called in assigned courtroom.

2.Examines legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to court or law procedures.

3.Prepares court cases folders and posts, files, and routes documents.

4.Explains procedures or forms to requesting parties.

5.Secures information for judges, contact witnesses, attorneys and litigants to obtain information for court, and instruct parties when to appear in court.

6.Provides information to various state and county offices as required.

7.Administers oath to witnesses, attorneys, and litigants.

8.Records and prepares minutes of court proceedings. Performs court related data entry.

9.Records case dispositions, court orders, and arranges for payments of court fees.

10.Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1.Knowledge of the various legal instruments issued by the court.

2.Ability to maintain an established system of records and files.

3.Ability to work with Court Officials.

4.Ability to use a personal computer.

5.Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.

6. Ability to display good communication skills and organizational skills.

7.Ability to perform accurate arithmetical computations.

Special Requirements

1.May be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends on a rotational basis.

2.May be required to work in the 24 hour office.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.

Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.