District Court Clerk​/Bailiff

• Retirement plans;
• Enforces prescribed courtroom decorum;

Do you love working with people and have an interest in working in a courtroom? If so, Lewis and Clark County has a great opportunity for you! We are hiring for a District Court Clerk/Bailiff.

Under general supervision from the Clerk of District Court, this position performs basic court support duties and clerical tasks.

The employees of the Clerk of District Court of Lewis and Clark County shall strive for service excellence and through their dedication and professionalism, implement policies in conformance with the laws of Montana and the United States of America. The employees of the Clerk of Court's office are committed to ensuring equal access to the Lewis and Clark County District Court, court records, and court services.

The purpose of the Clerk of District Court's office is to provide public access to District Court, and to maintain and preserve the records of the District Court. The Clerk of District Court serves as the jury commissioner and provides a pool of jurors for local governments within Lewis and Clark County, including East Helena City Court, Helena Municipal Court, Lewis and Clark County Justice Court and coroner juries for inquest.

The office keeps a record of all district court sessions, receipts and disburses child support, maintenance and other trust accounts, issues all processes and required notices. The Clerk of District Court's office also issues and records marriage licenses in Lewis and Clark County.

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

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• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of clerical experience. Legal office or court experience preferred.

• Performs basic court support duties and clerical tasks;
• Prepares for and attends court sessions;
• Swears in witnesses;
• Records and disposes of exhibits and administrative records for individual court cases;
• Types minutes of proceedings and makes copies for individual files;
• Distributes orders and notices;
• Provides case flow management for assigned department;
• Sets court calendar for court hearings and meetings provides notice to attorneys;
• Establishes and maintains a tickler system for pending motions for assigned department;
• Manages jury panels, prepares and mails juror summons and questionnaires;
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