Scheduling Clerk - Civil and Criminal

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square
- Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county - a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.

Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA POSITION:
Scheduling Clerk
- Civil and Criminal DEPARTMENT:
Superior Court 6

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., M-FSTATUS:
Full-timeFLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt HOURLY RATE: $26.9583 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Scheduling Clerk for Superior Court 6, responsible for providing clerical assistance to department personnel and for criminal and civil cases.

DUTIES:

Schedules civil and criminal hearings on calendars, schedule interpreters for hearings, and contacts attorneys to schedule court hearings as needed.

Performs various clerical functions as assigned or as needed, including preparing chronological case summary entries and orders, correcting of entries as needed, preparing requested lists, researching bankruptcy cases on internet, and providing general information to the public.

Periodically prepares grid of hearing dates/times for new cases for the Judge’s review and approval.

Schedules interpreters for non-English speaking defendants through Court Administration.

Periodically serves as night court disposition clerk.

Periodically performs duties of Receptionist, Bailiff, Court Reporter, File Clerk, and Administrator in their absences as needed.

Periodically creates a calendar on computer with court hearings proposed at certain times/dates for the year.

Works the scheduling queue. Works other queues as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of clerical experience, preferably in a legal/court environment.

Working knowledge of standard office and court policies, procedures and related terminology, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks.

Ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, telephone, fax machine and copier.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

Ability to recognize dangerous and safety-compromised situations and respond to them.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to understand and conform to ethical requirements of Code of Judicial Conduct.

Ability to…