Bond Court Clerk - Part Time

Berkeley County (SC) Government; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Leave (Pro-Rata)

12 Paid Holidays (Pro-Rata)

SC Retirement System (SCRS)

Police Officers Retirement System (POR

Deferred Compensation (401K/457)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Berkeley County Government is seeking a part-time Bond Clerk to support the Magistrate Office at the Berkeley County Summary Court. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, friendly public service, and efficient handling of bond paperwork.

Typical duties include processing bond documents, answering phones, sorting mail, and providing clerical support to court staff. A high school diploma and 2 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of related administrative experience.
• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as bond clerk at the Berkeley County Summary Court for the Magistrate Office in a fast-paced courtroom.
• Prepare bond paperwork for Bond Court Judge.
• Assist the public by providing excellent customer service.
• Perform various administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, filing, telephone duties, data entry and general computer operation.
• Assist employees with clerical needs and take precise messages for staff.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Clerical tasks

Grammar usage

Office equipment

Payments handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary And Essential Functions

This position typically provides the performance of basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform various duties as bond clerk at the Berkeley County Summary Court for the Magistrate Office working in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
• Prepare bond paperwork for Bond Court Judge.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry and computer operation.
• Assists employees with clerical needs.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Prepares and sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of related administrative experience; Legal experience preferred;

Special Requirements

• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word.
• Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.
• Ability to accept payments.
• Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Hours will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Currently the normal working hours during Bond Court is daily 8:00am and/or 6:30pm until Bond Court is complete, seven days a week including holidays. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations. Hours of operation and scheduled days are determined by the Chief Magistrate and are subject to change.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Personal Leave (Pro-Rata)
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays (Pro-Rata)
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

01

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of related experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question