Court Records Clerk & Docket Specialist

Pulaski County Government; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Government in Little Rock seeks a detail-oriented Clerk to manage civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations filings in the Circuit Court. You will handle data entry, court records, and fee calculations, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with court procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, organization, and customer service, with daily interaction with the public, law enforcement, and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court processes, and filing practices.
• Ability to maintain and update court dockets and case files accurately.
• Strong clerical skills and familiarity with record-keeping procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and prepare numerical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with public and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process filing paperwork for criminal, civil, probate, and other cases.
• Enter orders, decrees, and judgments into computer records and notify parties.
• Calculate and process court costs and related fees.
• Prepare and issue warrants, summons, and court documents; manage docket postings.
• Respond to questions and provide copies of records; certify documents.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Record-keeping systems

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pulaski County Government in Little Rock seeks a detail-oriented Clerk to manage civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations filings in the Circuit Court. You will handle data entry, court records, and fee calculations, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with court procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, organization, and customer service, with daily interaction with the public, law enforcement, and other agencies.