Deputy District Court Clerk I

Deputy District Court Clerk I

Lewis County is currently hiring a Deputy District Court Clerk I within the District Court. All applicants must go to the Lewis County website to get detailed instructions on how to apply. Applicants who do not follow detailed instructions listed on the county website posting will be disqualified.

Job Type : Regular Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Salary Range : Range 116 : $4,107-$5,521 / mo. (DOQ)

Nature of Work : Under close supervision, performs a variety of clerical functions in support of Lewis County District Court operations; provides customer service to the public; collects and receipts Court fees and fines; prepares and files legal documents; and performs other related duties as assigned. This is the journey level in the District Court Clerk Job Series. Incumbents have acquired necessary clerical knowledge and are granted greater levels of independence as further experience is gained.

Essential Functions :

• Answers incoming calls and provides customer service at the front counter and via telephone.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding District Court processes and procedures.
• Receives, documents, and receipts payments for Court fees, fines, bail, and penalties; balances and maintains assigned cash drawer.
• Interacts with defendants, victims, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and / or the media regarding a variety of court related matters.
• Enters and files infractions, small claims, name change, and / or civil cases, logs and files search warrants.
• Reviews, collates, and presents select filed documents for signature by the Judge; processes and distributes related documents upon approval by the Judge.
• Updates and maintains the Court's calendars; schedules motions to vacate, small claim returns, name changes, and civil infraction hearings.
• Opens and distributes incoming departmental mail; performs filing and other general office duties.

Working Environment / Physical Demands : Work is performed in a standard office environment; subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications : Required : High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND two (2) years clerical experience, preferably within a legal or court environment.

Preferred : Education, experience, certifications, etc.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors) : Preferable or ability to learn District Court operations, policies, and procedures. Regulations and standards governing court administrative activities. Legal processes and procedures. Court records, files and documentation. Skills in general office equipment and standard computer software applications. Performing a variety of routine clerical duties. Responding to inquiries and providing customer services to the public. Collecting and receipting payments for fees and fines. Preparing, processing, filing, and maintaining documents. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, court and law enforcement personnel, outside agencies, and the general public. Ability to learn and follow County policies and procedures. Behaviors : Regular, reliable attendance.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding profession, consider a career in public service. Join Lewis County's workforce of dedicated public servants in helping shape the future of our growing community.

Lewis County offers the following benefits :

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