Court Clerk Deputy II: Docket, Records & Public Help

Douglas County Board of Commissioners; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Douglas County Board of Commissioners seeks a Court Clerk for the Magistrate Court to assist in coordinating the court docket, support the Judge in proceedings, process court fees and fines, and maintain court records in accordance with laws and policies.

The role involves responding to public inquiries, signing/certifying documents as deputized, and handling a variety of clerical duties within the courtroom. Knowledge of MS Office and filing procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Assist the general public with questions about Magistrate Court.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, attorneys, and law enforcement regarding cases.
• Collect and balance money for cases and prepare bank deposits.
• Type correspondence and other court documents for the Magistrate Court.
• Receive mail and route correspondence to the Judge; prepare outgoing mail.
• Prepare court calendars and maintain civil dockets.
• Maintain case files and filing of returns and disposition notes.
• Prepare judgments issued by the Judge; retrieve files for inspection.
• Docket and assign case numbers for citations and violations.
• Prepare and transfer cases to State Court when needed.
• Balance cash receivables with ledger records; record dispositions and fines.
• Issue contempt of court orders and generate warrants as authorized.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years legal/paralegal experience or 1 year as law clerk

Equivalent education/experience considered

Computer literate

Tools

Database management system

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

Douglas County Board of Commissioners seeks a Court Clerk for the Magistrate Court to assist in coordinating the court docket, support the Judge in proceedings, process court fees and fines, and maintain court records in accordance with laws and policies.

The role involves responding to public inquiries, signing/certifying documents as deputized, and handling a variety of clerical duties within the courtroom. Knowledge of MS Office and filing procedures is essential.