Case Disposition Clerk - Recorders Court

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

457(b) deferred compensation

Pension plan

FSA

Home purchase assistance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Case Disposition Clerk to process adjudicated court cases and update the docket with sentencing information. The role requires handling notices to defendants, managing inquiries, and supporting courtroom operations while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in records.

Work location is 133 Montgomery St, hours 8 am to 5 pm. Applicants should be ready for background checks and pre-employment screens.

Qualifications

• Background investigation and drug screen required.
• Knowledge of Recorder’s Court organization, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office management practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Skill in entering data accurately and rapidly.
• Skill in planning and organizing work.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process court adjudications, updating internal systems with judges’ decisions on all case types.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Georgia Electronic Conviction Processing System (GECPS) and the Department of Driver Services.
• Send legal notices such as subpoenas and failure to appear letters to defendants.
• Answer and manage incoming court-related calls, assist with case inquiries, and reschedule court dates as needed.
• Bind cases for referral to DUI Court, State Court, and Superior Court.
• Correct driving history errors and submit supporting documentation.
• Support customer service, file clerk, or courtroom operations during staff absences.
• Maintain accuracy in records and confidentiality in all case-related communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organization

Office management

Public relations

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

The Recorder’s Court administers justice with fairness, equality, and integrity, to resolve matters before the court in a timely manner, and to provide courteous and prompt service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence. Our team of Deputy Court Clerks, Senior Deputy Court Clerks, Court Services Specialists, Chief Deputy Court Clerk, Administrative Clerks, Senior Administrative Assistant, Judicial Secretaries, Cashiers, Case Disposition Clerks, Customer Services Representatives, Court Services Technicians, and Director, works collaboratively to maintain a professional court environment and manage the daily operations of the Recorder’s Court smoothly while upholding a safe environment where all employees can succeed. As we continue to grow our small team of 28, the Recorder’s Court team is seeking a skilled individual with knowledge of court rules, legal terminology, practices and court room procedures, file and database management who is ready to assist with the day-to-day administrative of the Recorder's Court.

As the Case Disposition Clerk you will process adjudicated court cases making entries on thecourt docket that record the sentence on the charges.

• great pay
• excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• deferred compensation plan (457 B)
• pension plan
• flexible spending account
• home purchase assistance
• 11 paid holidays

• Enter and process court adjudications, updating internal systems with judges’ decisions on all case types.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Georgia Electronic Conviction Processing System (GECPS) and the Department of Driver Services.
• Send legal notices such as subpoenas and failure to appear letters to defendants.
• Answer and manage incoming court-related calls, assist with case inquiries, and reschedule court dates as needed.
• Bind cases for referral to DUI Court, State Court, and Superior Court.
• Correct driving history errors and submit supporting documentation.
• Support customer service, file clerk, or courtroom operations during staff absences.
• Maintain accuracy in records and confidentiality in all case-related communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Location: 133 Montgomery St. Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of Recorder’s Court organization, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office management practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Skill in entering data accurately and rapidly.
• Skill in planning and organizing work.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.