Clerk of Court

AppleOne Employment Services; Allendale (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Winnsboro, SC is seeking a highly organized General Sessions Court Clerk to provide administrative and courtroom support in a fast-paced environment. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to handle court records, schedules, and hearings with discretion.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of General Sessions or courtroom experience, strong office skills, and proficiency with digital case management systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of General Sessions/courtroom experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with digital case management systems (CMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court dockets, schedule hearings, and process warrants.
• Swear in witnesses, track evidence, and record official actions.
• Collect and record fines, fees, and cash bonds; balance deposits daily.
• Maintain accurate court records and submit required data reports.
• Answer questions from attorneys, law enforcement, and the public about court dates and rules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

CMS knowledge

Courtroom experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMS

Job description

Title: General Session Clerk

Pay: $20-$25/hr, BUT open to paying more-up to $31/hr for the right candidate/experience

Length: Long term contract with opps to go perm

Located: Winnsboro

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

The selected candidate will attend court proceedings and trials, interacting directly with defendants, jurors, attorneys, and members of the public. The candidate must be comfortable working in a courtroom environment and handling all aspects of the role with professionalism and confidence.

Position Overview

Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented General Sessions Court Clerk to provide administrative and courtroom support in a fast-paced court environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of courtroom and General Sessions experience, along with strong office and administrative skills. A paralegal background is not required; candidates with strong administrative experience who can learn quickly and work confidently in a courtroom setting are encouraged to apply.

This position requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism, as the work involves court proceedings, legal records, sentencing information, fines and fees, and documentation that becomes part of the public record.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong administrative professional with direct courtroom/General Sessions experience who can quickly learn processes and operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This individual must be exceptionally detail-oriented, particularly when recording court proceedings, interpreting sentence sheets, calculating fines and fees, and entering information into the official record. Accuracy is critical, as errors can have significant consequences and court documentation becomes part of the public record.

Paralegal experience is not required. The priority is finding someone with at least one year of General Sessions/courtroom experience OR with solid office and administrative experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Case Management: Prepare court dockets, schedule hearings, and process criminal warrants.
• Courtroom Assistance: Swear in witnesses, track physical evidence and exhibits, and record official actions.
• Financial Processing: Collect and record court-imposed fines, fees, and cash bonds, then balance daily deposits.
• Record Maintenance: Keep accurate files of all legal documents and submit required data reports to state or federal agencies.
• Public Communication: Answer questions from attorneys, law enforcement, and citizens about court dates and rules.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by coursework in criminal justice or public administration.

Experience: Prior clerical, administrative, or record-keeping work in a court or law enforcement setting.

Skills: Strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to use digital case management systems("CMS").

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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