COURT PROCESSING UNIT CLERK

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Court Processing Unit Clerk to join their team. This entry-level role involves handling clerical tasks related to child support court orders, including data entry, scheduling hearings, and preparing legal documents. The position offers a chance to contribute to the well-being of children by ensuring efficient processing of court cases. With a focus on teamwork and support, this role is perfect for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their administrative skills in a government setting.

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory clerical experience required.
• Ability to handle clerical tasks related to child support court orders.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of court referrals and scheduling hearings.
• Preparing summonses and petitions for mailing or service.
• Updating case information in various applications.

Skills

Data entry

Typing (100 keystrokes per minute)

Database management (ECFS, SharePoint, AMS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UCMS

ASSETS

Job description

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The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) prioritizes children’s well-being by assisting parents in providing for their children’s economic and social stability. OCSS serves all parents and guardians, regardless of income or immigration status, and helps generate over $700 million annually for children’s support.

The DSS Court Services (DSS CS) division processes cases from the OCSS Borough Offices and Enforcement division, working with the DSS Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) to file child support petitions, schedule hearings, and handle post-hearing activities.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is seeking one (1) Clerical Associate III to serve as a Court Processing Unit Clerk.

Under supervision of the Court Services Supervisor, with some independence, the Clerk will handle clerical tasks related to child support court orders, including generating petitions, scheduling/preparing cases, mailing, and post-hearing activities. The role also involves case status updates like summons processing and pre/post-hearing procedures.

Responsibilities include:

1. Data entry of court referrals from OCSS Borough Offices, Enforcement Services, and other Child Support units, using UCMS to schedule hearings, generate summonses, petitions, and notices.
2. Using databases such as ECFS, SharePoint, and AMS to retrieve, process, and update work.
3. Preparing summonses and petitions for mailing or personal service, and reconciling service affidavits and certificates.
4. Reviewing court outcome sheets and case files post-hearing to determine outcomes and process necessary actions.
5. Using case locate systems to find alternate addresses for noncustodial parents as needed.
6. Updating case information in applications like ASSETS and ECFS, and indexing documents.
7. Completing logs and statistical reports daily and weekly.
8. Assisting other units and participating in special projects as needed.

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: 60 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor-Room 7C, New York, NY 10013

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Skills:

Typing at least 100 keystrokes per minute.

Additional Info:

• This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities under the 55-a Program. Indicate this on your resume and cover letter.
• Eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs.
• NYC residency required within 90 days, with exceptions for certain employees.
• EOE statement emphasizing diversity and nondiscrimination.

Salary: $40,957.00 – $47,100.00

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration