Municipal Court Clerk

Job Summary
The Municipal Court Clerk of Courts oversees the daily operations of the Clerk's Office, including court records, financial transactions, and staff supervision. The position provides administrative support to the Judge and ensures compliance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), applicable laws, and court rules.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Municipal Court Clerk's Office and provide administrative support to the Judge.
• Maintain official court records, case files, dockets, journals, and electronic case management systems in accordance with applicable laws and court rules.
• Ensure the accurate preparation, processing, filing, and distribution of court documents, including complaints, summonses, subpoenas, warrants, judgments, and other legal records.
• Supervise, train, and direct Deputy Clerks and other assigned staff.
• Oversee the collection, recording, accounting, and distribution of court fees, fines, costs, bonds, bail, and other funds.
• Prepare and review financial records, reports, deposits, reconciliations, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Prepare and maintain court reports, correspondence, schedules, payroll records, personnel records, and other administrative documents.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and government agencies.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and court rules and implement necessary procedural updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of court records, financial information, and sensitive personal information.
• Coordinate purchasing, supplies, equipment, and budget-related activities for the Clerk's Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Judge.

This position handles confidential court records, legal documents, financial information, and sensitive personal information in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, applicable court rules, and confidentiality requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous administrative, clerical, financial, supervisory, court, or government experience preferred.
• Strong computer, organizational, communication, and basic accounting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and supervise staff effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.