Court Clerk & Magistrate Support Specialist

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

City of Dothan seeks a capable Municipal Court Professional to support court operations, manage records, and assist in adjudication processes. You will handle docketing, documentation, and public inquiries while ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.

The role requires an associate degree in criminal justice or a related field and experience in a legal environment with public contact. A Court Clerk/Magistrate Certification is preferred, with strong attention to detail and integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field is required.
• Three years recent experience with the City of Dothan as Judicial File Clerk is required.
• Possession of a Court Clerk/Magistrate Certification from the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts is preferred.
• An accredited agency recognition by USDE/CHEA is recognized.

Responsibilities

• Hear complaints from citizens and charges; determine probable cause and proper charges; draft warrants.
• Enter court records data from source documents and create court cases.
• Assist in the courtroom, including docket calls, recording adjudications, and preparing paperwork.
• Balance cash drawer daily; print and reconcile transaction records; handle deposits and bonds.
• Prepare dockets and applicable court documents.
• Prepare legal and non-legal court documents and forms.
• Conduct Conditions of Release hearings for domestic violence cases.
• Process trials to issue subpoenas and gather required documentation.

Skills

Municipal court policies

Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure

Code of Alabama

City of Dothan Code of Ordinances

Legal forms and terminology

Computers and software

Prioritizing and organizing work

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field

Three years recent experience in a legal/judicial environment (Judicial File Clerk)

Court Clerk/Magistrate Certification (preferred)

Accredited agency recognition (USDE/CHEA)

Job description

City of Dothan seeks a capable Municipal Court Professional to support court operations, manage records, and assist in adjudication processes. You will handle docketing, documentation, and public inquiries while ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.

The role requires an associate degree in criminal justice or a related field and experience in a legal environment with public contact. A Court Clerk/Magistrate Certification is preferred, with strong attention to detail and integrity.