Deputy Court Clerk; Part Time

Position: Deputy Court Clerk (Part Time)
CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Deputy Court Clerk (Part Time)
SALARY:$21.19 - $27.41

DEPARTMENT:

District Court Romeo Opening Date:10/29/2026

Closing Date:11/14/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA Status :
Non-exempt. Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy Employment Relationship:
Just cause subject to probationary period CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:
Part-time ( up to 29 hours per week ) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.GENERAL SUMMARY Under direction, performs a variety of complex and specialized clerical tasks. Processes paperwork for civil, criminal and/or traffic court cases. Updates and maintains files, records, and reports. Provides assistance and information on Court matters as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Processes necessary paperwork for civil, criminal and traffic court cases, open case files, reviews files for court action.

Receives new cases filed with the Court and enters into the Court Management System (CMS).Provides assistance and information on Court matters and procedures to attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public as appropriate.

Enters data and retrieves information on records and forms.

Types a variety of letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.

Updates and maintains files, records and reports.

Receives incoming telephone calls, answers questions appropriate to skill level, and relays messages to appropriate individuals.

Makes duplicate copies of reports and/or information. Files and/or routes them to proper persons, departments.

Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, scanners, facsimile machines, copiers, calculators and adding machines.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Education and Experience High school diploma or General Educational Development Test (GED) equivalent

One (1) year of clerical experience

Preferred

Education and Experience Previous experience in a court, legal or government setting

Additional college credits from an accredited college or university or business school trainingCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

Legal terminology and court procedures

State Court Administrator Office (SCAO) requirements and guidelines

Court rules, forms and order of processing

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Judicial Information System (JIS)
Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships and customer service

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public

Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records

Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information

Work independently WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment:…