Deputy Court Clerk - Administration

Position Overview

Deputy Court Clerk - Administration (Full-Time)

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Salary Range: $41,805 - $54,385

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off.

Under the direction of court administration, a deputy court clerk assigned to administration is responsible for coordinating the jury process, assisting with daily cash processing, accounts payable, human resource related tasks, SCAO reporting, ordering/maintaining supplies, and scheduled staff meetings/events. The role also supports the administration in designing, implementing, updating, and/or overseeing the court’s collections efforts, as well as an online dispute resolution program specific to traffic citations.

Additional responsibilities may include court recording, accessing LEIN, and internal staff training. Under the direction of the division supervisor, the position will also provide periodic support to the criminal/traffic/civil division, including scheduling events, answering public phone calls, generating and mailing notices, reviewing files, entering event dispositions, assisting with counter/public service, taking payments, performing data entry, processing filings, disposing of cases, and handling incoming mail.

• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, enabling professional communication with court personnel, justice system partners, all court users, and members of the public.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints and distractions.
• Understanding of general court financial concepts and basic accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and pride of ownership regarding assigned projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively when necessary.
• Strong keyboarding skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel), Adobe, JIS, LEIN and Outlook.

Possession of a high school diploma is a minimum requirement. An associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a court setting is required. Prior experience with jury coordination, court finances, court collections procedures, and online dispute resolution practices is preferred.

The duties of this position require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, vision to read printed materials, and hearing and speech sufficient to comprehend, process, and communicate in person and/or over the telephone.

Applications will be accepted until 1/9/26 and are available online at:  Please email your application and resume to  or fax to ATTN:
Michele Muscat at .

The 47th District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.