Court Clerk I: Case Files & Hearing Support

Sdsoybean; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

11–13 paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit in Sturgis, SD is seeking a clerical position in the court clerk's office to handle case files from filing to disposition, schedule hearings, assist in courtroom proceedings, and provide daily customer service.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general clerical experience; successful completion of a criminal background check; comprehensive benefits include holidays, leave, retirement, health, and regular hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of general office and bookkeeping practices.
• Skill in time management.
• Skill in organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and understand.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff.
• Ability to use computers and related software systems proficiently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
• Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
• Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas.
• Providing assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Listening

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General office software

Job description

The Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit in Sturgis, SD is seeking a clerical position in the court clerk's office to handle case files from filing to disposition, schedule hearings, assist in courtroom proceedings, and provide daily customer service.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general clerical experience; successful completion of a criminal background check; comprehensive benefits include holidays, leave, retirement, health, and regular hours.