Deputy Clerk

The Cleveland Heights Municipal Court is seeking a Deputy Clerk to join the Clerk’s Office on a full-time basis.

The Deputy Clerk is a full‑time position that assists with recording and preserving all that occurs at the Court by maintaining a general index, a docket and other records. The position reports directly to a Chief Deputy Clerk, the Clerk of Court and the Judge, and requires interaction with the Judge, lawyers and litigants.

The Deputy Clerk, in accordance with R.C. 1901.31(E), may do all of the following: administer oaths, take affidavits, and issue executions upon any judgment rendered in the court, including a judgment for unpaid costs; issue, sign and attach the seal of the court to all writs, processes, subpoenas and papers issuing out of the court; and approve all bonds, sureties, recognizances and undertakings fixed by any judge of the court or by law.

The Deputy Clerk receives, files stamps and enters the court docket of civil, traffic and criminal case filings and journalizes court findings and orders. The Deputy Clerk prepares and sends court notices, summons, subpoenas and warrants. The Deputy Clerk may also compute, journalize and handle money by collecting court fines and costs and issuing receipts. The position requires strong computer skills and the ability to work with the public and other employees.

The successful applicant should have a performance history that demonstrates outstanding organizational and problem‑solving skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

General

Experience:

2–4 years of work performing clerical or office support responsibilities in a similar environment is preferred.

General

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of related experience and training is preferred.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.