Court Records & Docket Specialist

Oberlin, City of (OH); Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin City Clerk's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Clerk/Deputy Clerk to perform clerical tasks related to receipt, review and processing of case filings under supervision. Responsibilities include processing, filing, scanning pleadings, issuing notices, and assisting public, officers, and attorneys.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with court terminology, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court terminology, rules, procedures and operations.
• Ability to perform routine office procedures including typing, filing, answering telephones, copying, faxing, business writing and providing effective customer service.
• Ability to operate computer software for word processing, spreadsheet creation and management, database management, and PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones for Criminal/Traffic and Civil divisions.
• Process cash, bond, restitution, and web receipts.
• Process finished cases including input of docket entries, jail information, suspension information, and case dispositions.
• Issue personal bonds, releases & commitments as necessary.
• Assist general public, officers, and attorneys at Clerk’s Office windows.
• Process, docket, scan completed cases, including processing receipts, releases and commitments.
• Process, docket, scan and serve Protection Orders, No Contact Orders, and Termination Orders.
• Process contested cases including entering pleas, attorney names, and court dates in court computer system.

Skills

Court terminology knowledge

Data entry/typing

Customer service

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Oberlin City Clerk's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Clerk/Deputy Clerk to perform clerical tasks related to receipt, review and processing of case filings under supervision. Responsibilities include processing, filing, scanning pleadings, issuing notices, and assisting public, officers, and attorneys.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with court terminology, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.