Court Clerk I

City of Conyers; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Conyers is hiring for a Municipal Court Clerk, responsible for entering traffic citations and processing court documents. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have at least six months of clerical experience.

This role involves attending court sessions, managing documents, and assisting the public with court inquiries. A valid Georgia Driver's License is required, and Municipal Court Clerk certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year of general clerical experience, preferably in a Municipal Court.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Enter traffic citations and city ordinance violations accurately.
• Process court documents timely and ensure proper distribution.
• Attend Municipal Court sessions as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately enter traffic citations, city ordinance violations and court dispositions into court management software.
• Ensure proper processing and timely distribution of court documents to appropriate agencies and departments
• Attend all Municipal Court sessions, including those held at the jail, as required
• Receive, sort and process incoming mail, including attorney correspondence and payments for fines.
• Prepare and file Failure to Appear (AFT) warrants accurately, including document copying and record-keeping
• Receive and process court fine and probation payments in person and via web-based systems
• Maintain and update the jail tracking spreadsheet daily, including booking and release data.
• Validate active GCIC warrants on behalf of the City of Conyers with accuracy and attention to detail
• Provide assistance to the public at the front counter and over the phone regarding court related inquiries and procedures
• Coordinate with other departments, including the probation office, law enforcement and legal representatives, to ensure accurate case handling and information flow.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Will accept a combination of education and experience.

A minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of general clerical experience, preferably within a Municipal Court setting.

Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Municipal Court Clerk certification is preferred but not required.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.