Summary Court Specialist

Description

This position requires processing of court related documents such as arrest warrants, traffic summons, compliance notices, subpoenas, evictions, orders and all applicable material on behalf of the Magistrate.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. One‑year probationary period for anticipated training followed by cross training of all areas of the magistrate courts judicial system. Support staff are incorporated into weekend rotation for clerical support.

• 3% longevity increases on years 1 through 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter. Additionally, merit increases begin on year 6 and occur annually (Council approved) based on performance evaluations.
• Medical and dental benefits for employee and family
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation (including 401(k) and 457 plans)
• Optional life and disability coverage

$20.63 – $22.61

Application review begins immediately.

• Maintain accurate records and dockets of traffic, criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Balance and reconcile monthly bank statements on accounts.
• Provide scheduling of all motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials and pretrial conferences and attend all sessions of court.
• Provide overall administrative support to the Magistrate.
• Answer all internal and external requests regarding dispositions of cases and procedures of the Summary Courts.
• Work well with the public and assist with court filings and applications.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Ensure courts compliance with State Law and local ordinances.
• Input all case‑related data including filings, dispositions, party information and event scheduling into the case management system.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discipline.
• Applicant must have the capacity to work well with limited supervision and as part of a team.

• Applicants selected must complete a SLED background check.
• Possess a valid SCDL.
• Position requires clerical and courtroom experience.
• Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or GED), preference given to post‑high‑school education.
• Applicant must be proficient with typing skills and keyboarding.
• Applicant must have excellent knowledge of computer applications and technology.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Optional medical and dependent care spending accounts
• Annual and sick leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS – as applicable)
• Optional deferred compensation program
• Longevity and merit pay increases
• Leadership, professional and skill development training
• Employee assistance program
• Employee well‑being program

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