PRINCIPAL COURT CLERK II (CIRCUIT COURT CLERK)

Position Summary

This position works under general supervision as a unit lead for Deputy and / or Principal Court Clerks within assigned court.

Pay Grade : 46

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1. Six (6) years of experience performing clerical, statistical, or court-related duties and utilizing an electronic case management system of which two (2) years are in a lead or supervisory capacity; AND

2. High school diploma or possess a GED; OR

3. Two (2) years of lead experience performing clerical, statistical, or court-related duties and utilizing an electronic case management system;

and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public or business administration, or related field.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serves as a clerk and manages the courtroom.

2. Performs complex clerical functions, data analysis, and statistical reporting.

3. Reviews legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to Local Rules and to ensure proper form.

4. Provides information to the public and answers questions regarding assigned courts and departmental policies and procedures.

5. Communicates with judges, attorneys, management, and other government agencies.

6. Performs essential clerical duties and / or assists court clerks in performing duties.

7. Plans and organizes employee training. Provides input for performance evaluations.

8. Works extensively with assigned judge daily to ensure that court calendars and blotters accurately reflect the day's business including, but not limited to, continues, dismissals, final dispositions, and hearings.

9. Provides information and analyzes records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.

10. Maintains daily activity reports and performs quality assurance review of docket entries.

11. Administers oaths to witnesses, attorneys, litigants, jurors, and interpreters.

12. Works closely with the Jury Commissioner to ensure the availability of jurors needed for jury trials.

13. Maintains and records case depositions and court orders.

14. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1. Knowledge of courtroom procedures.

2. Knowledge of various legal instruments issued by the Courts.

3. Ability to lead and direct the activities of assigned personnel.

4. Ability to display good organizational and communication skills.

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

6. Ability to deal with the attorneys, the public, and co-workers with courtesy and tact.

7. Ability to analyze and solve problems and exercise good judgment.

8. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with integrity.

9. Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.

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

Special Requirements

May be required to work overtime.

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.