Court Clerk I: Frontline Justice & Records

Freeman Fire Department; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit in Sturgis, SD, is seeking a clerical professional to support the court clerk’s office. You will manage case files, assist with hearing scheduling, and provide daily customer service to diverse individuals and agencies.

You will support court processes from filing to disposition and assist in courtroom proceedings, with duties including records maintenance, jury support, and handling exhibits. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED plus one year of general clerical experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case files from initial filing to final disposition.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings.
• Providing customer service to a wide variety of individuals and agencies.
• Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes and protection orders.
• Handling in-court exhibits and providing courtroom support as needed.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit in Sturgis, SD, is seeking a clerical professional to support the court clerk’s office. You will manage case files, assist with hearing scheduling, and provide daily customer service to diverse individuals and agencies.

You will support court processes from filing to disposition and assist in courtroom proceedings, with duties including records maintenance, jury support, and handling exhibits. A criminal background check is required.