Assignment Clerk

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch is seeking an Assignment Clerk to manage daily hearing schedules for all Judges, Visiting Judges and Juvenile/Domestic Magistrates. This role supports court operations, coordinates dates, and ensures accurate filings and communications with attorneys and the public.

Responsibilities include scheduling, monitoring the electronic filing system, assisting magistrates, distributing dockets, and performing

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in customer service, clerical work, computer operations and data entry.
• Experience working in court system preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Excellent and accurate typing or data entry skills.
• Ability to multitask while delivering high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Schedule initial and continued court dates for all judges and magistrates.
• Monitor the court's electronic filing system and manage filings needing dates.
• Submit electronic filings to the court system.
• Answer general questions in person or by phone for hearings.
• Assist magistrates and court officers with schedules and files; review daily dockets.
• Distribute reports and dockets to judges, bailiffs, and related departments.
• Perform general clerical tasks (copying, faxing, scanning).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Typing

Data entry

Communication

Office professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assignment Clerk is responsible for maintaining daily hearing schedules for all Judges, Visiting Judges and Juvenile/Domestic Magistrates.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Schedules initial and continued court dates before all judges, visiting judges, and juvenile and domestic magistrates for all case types and hearing types.Scheduling is done either through a date certain provided by the courtroom, or a date range provided by the courtroom or the case management system.
2. Monitors the Court’s electronic filing system for case or motion filings that need court dates scheduled or re-scheduled.
3. Submits electronic filings by scanning and uploading to the Court’s electronic filing system.
4. Answers general, non-legal questions in person and by telephone pertaining to court hearings for attorneys and the general public. Includes: directing attorneys and general public to assigned/designated courtrooms for hearings or questions; confirming court hearing dates with required participants via telephone or in person.
5. Assist the magistrates, visiting judges and court officers with schedules and files.Review and schedule judges' daily docket and Civil Protection Order hearings.
6. Distribute reports and dockets to judges, visiting judges, domestic and juvenile magistrates, and other departments of the Court to bailiffs, court officers, child support liaison, detention personnel, and others as needed.
7. Perform general clerical tasks (copying, faxing, screening calls, taking messages, scanning documents, etc.).
8. Performs other related duties as requested by Assignment Commissioner and Assistants.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Degree or GED required; minimum of two years’ experience in customer service, clerical work, computer operations and data entry.

Experience working in court system preferred.

Strong computer skills: experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent and accurate typing or data entry skills.

Experience multitasking while providing a high level of customer service.

**It is the policy of The Court to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. The Court prohibits discrimination and maintains a strict disciplinary policy, up-to and including termination for violations of the EEO policy.**

Applications for this posting will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 10/2/2026.