Assistant Clerk - JD GA

Hartford Probate Court; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Personal leave days

Group life insurance

457 Deferred Compensation

Flexible spending account

Discounted auto and home insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

Hybrid remote work option

Job summary

Hartford Probate Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk, JD/GA, to independently perform a full range of tasks in reviewing and processing court documents and performing administrative duties. The role supports civil, criminal, family and housing cases across multiple divisions.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, have strong organizational and communication skills, and can supervise staff as needed. Hybrid remote work may be available for certain positions within the clerks' offices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil, criminal, family, and housing law.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and processes a variety of files, motions, orders, and judgments in civil, criminal, family, and housing areas.
• Monitors compliance with applicable statutes, case law, and rules of court.
• Schedules pre-trial and trial calendars.
• Notifies involved parties of case status and court decisions.
• May review and schedule special proceedings.
• May act as caseflow coordinator and monitor assignment lists.
• May prepare and distribute short calendar.
• May arrange transportation of prisoners.
• May oversee administrative support staff and ensure accurate entry of court records.
• Performs daily bookkeeping entry and reporting.
• May perform jury administration duties.
• May perform duties of a courtroom clerk as necessary: swears in witnesses and jurors, maintains lists of witnesses and exhibits, records dispositions and orders, prepares files for data entry.
• May supervise staff and conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Civil law knowledge

Legal procedures

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Supervisory ability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Assistant Clerk - JD GA

Location: Clerks Office: Bridgeport GA, Bridgeport JD, Danbury, Danielson, Derby GA, Hartford Family, Hartford GA, Hartford Housing, Hartford JD, Manchester GA, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, New Britain, New Haven GA, New Haven JD, New London GA, New London JD, Norwich, Putnam, Rockville GA, Rockville JD, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury GA, Waterbury JD

Salary Range: $93,627 - $118,015 annually – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.

Employee Benefits

• paid holiday leave
• paid vacation leave
• paid sick leave
• three paid personal leave days per calendar year
• group life insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• voluntary flexible spending account programs
• discounted auto and home insurance policies
• long term disability
• short term disability
• hybrid remote work may be available for certain job positions

Job Summary

Seeking qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Clerk, JD/GA. Successful candidates will be accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in reviewing and processing a variety of court documents and performing other administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and processes a variety of files, motions, orders, and judgments in civil, criminal, family, and housing areas
• Monitors compliance with applicable statutes, case law, and rules of court
• Schedules pre-trial and trial calendars
• Notifies involved parties of case status and court decisions
• May review and schedule special proceedings
• May act as caseflow coordinator and assume responsibility for monitoring civil, criminal, or family assignment lists
• May prepare and distribute short calendar
• May arrange for transportation of prisoners
• May oversee administrative support staff in providing assistance to attorneys and pro se litigants in preparing and filing appropriate documents and to ensure accurate entry of court records and dispositions into case files
• May perform daily bookkeeping record entry and reporting
• May perform jury administration duties
• May perform the following duties of a courtroom clerk as necessary: swears in witnesses and jurors, keeps lists of witnesses and exhibits, records dispositions and other orders of the court, prepares files for data entry or other administrative record keeping
• May supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals and provide training
• May act for supervisor during absences
• Performs related duties as required

Division

Superior Court

Class Definition

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in reviewing and processing a variety of court documents and performing other administrative duties.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a Chief Clerk or other employee of higher grade.

Supervision Exercised

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Knowledge of civil, criminal, family, and housing law
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Supervisory ability

Experience And Training

General Experience

Graduation from law school.

Substitutions Allowed

For positions in the GA, three years of experience as a Deputy Clerk, Geographical Area and Juvenile Matters may be substituted for the General Experience.