Court Deputy Clerk - Docket & Public Services Expert

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hinds County Justice Court is seeking a Clerk to perform clerical tasks and administrative duties related to court cases. The incumbent may assist the judges in the courtroom and communicate with the public about court operations.

Starting Salary: $30,000. This is a non-exempt, at-will position with responsibilities including docket management, filing, and customer service at the counter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university and one (1) year experience in the Justice Court Clerk's office or directly related experience.
• A high school diploma or GED and five years of related experience with one year in the Justice Court Clerk's office or directly related experience and Eligible for bonding.

Responsibilities

• Writes judgments and records on docket.
• Records cases on docket, pulls, returns and records on docket.
• Assist judges in courtroom.
• Types papers that are placed in the Constable's boxes for servicing.
• Issues warrants; mail notices on delinquent traffic violations.
• Processes court papers, summons, garnishments, etc.
• Picks up mail, opens and distributes.
• Assist public at counter; receives monies and gives receipts for civil and criminal papers.
• Answer phones, giving information to the public regarding their cases or general information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Hinds County Justice Court is seeking a Clerk to perform clerical tasks and administrative duties related to court cases. The incumbent may assist the judges in the courtroom and communicate with the public about court operations.

Starting Salary: $30,000. This is a non-exempt, at-will position with responsibilities including docket management, filing, and customer service at the counter.