Principal COURT CLERK II; Criminal Court Clerk

Job Title

Works under the limited general direction of a supervisor to support a unit engaged in performing courtroom duties for the Criminal Court Clerk's office. Assignments involve a variety of responsibilities related to the Courtroom including documentation of the case files identification of exhibits and documentation of motions.

• Three (3) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; with one (1) year as a Deputy Court Clerk; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters) from an accredited college or university.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

• Leads or guides the work of subordinate employees in the Courtroom Clerk unit.
• Coordinates planning, scheduling and implementation of work operations in each court with a Courtroom Supervisor.
• Performs the same duties as subordinates and assists subordinates in performing those duties as needed.
• Administers the day-to-day work activities of the courtroom.
• Prepares and keeps accurate and timely records as needed and directed.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

• Knowledge of the various legal instruments issued by the court.
• Ability to maintain an established system of records and files.
• Ability to work with court officials.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.
• Ability to display good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations.

• Must be able to work overtime as required.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.

The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.