Court Docket & Records Specialist

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced Clerk with a strong court administration background to manage municipal court calendars and case records. This role provides information to the public and coordinates between court staff, law enforcement, and city departments.

It emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining docket integrity, processing summonses, and supporting alternative sentencing options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of clerical or related experience, preferably in a judiciary environment.
• Associate's degree and/or a two-year equivalent degree; completion of technical course in case management.
• Georgia GCIC Certification is required.
• Fingerprinting required as part of pre-employment onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements systems and procedures under Court guidelines to ensure uniform and accurate case management including docket settings, docket notifications, processing summons or subpoenas; coordinates courtroom activity, system updating, compliance case monitoring, and quality control.
• Responsible for accurate court disposition and court fine records.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with county, other courts, community service organizations and city departments to develop and implement collaborative services.
• Provides assistance to offenders for alternative sentencing options including community resources.
• Stays abreast of legislature and court procedures to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assists the public in person and by phone with scheduling of court dates, defensive driving, warrants, and processing extensions; assists with problem solving and research.
• Compiles, types, records and files a wide variety of court records, reports and materials.
• Sorts, files, distributes court documents to appropriate personnel; processes paperwork and quality control.

Skills

Court case management

Customer service

Bilingual

Interpersonal communication

Research skills

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or 2-year equivalent

Tools

Case management system

Office equipment (fax, computer, scanner, phone)

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced Clerk with a strong court administration background to manage municipal court calendars and case records. This role provides information to the public and coordinates between court staff, law enforcement, and city departments.

It emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining docket integrity, processing summonses, and supporting alternative sentencing options.