Court Clerk & Records Specialist

City of St Joseph; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking a municipal court clerk to provide front-line customer service, cashiering, and general administrative support. You will handle payments, data entry, case filing, and court record maintenance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with professionalism. Court recorder duties may be required and flexibility in scheduling is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to become LEIN certified.
• State Certification as Court Recorder preferred/required.
• Previous experience in customer service and clerical work is preferred.
• Knowledge of office procedures and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public at the counter and by phone regarding court procedures, fines, schedules and related information.
• Collect payments at the counter, process mail payments, balance cash drawer.
• Enter/upload tickets and court dispositions into the court system; update records.
• Prepare mailings and correspondence, including notices for unanswered tickets.
• Schedule court dates and coordinate with parties; facilitate Zoom hearings.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Attention to detail

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ability to become LEIN certified

State Court Recorder Certification

Tools

Office software

Court management system

Job description

City of St Joseph is seeking a municipal court clerk to provide front-line customer service, cashiering, and general administrative support. You will handle payments, data entry, case filing, and court record maintenance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with professionalism. Court recorder duties may be required and flexibility in scheduling is possible.