Court Records & Docket Specialist

City of Oberlin; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oberlin seeks a Clerk's Office professional to perform clerical tasks related to the receipt and processing of case filings under supervision. Responsibilities include docketing, scanning, issuing notices, and assisting the public at Clerk’s Office windows.

The role requires basic office software skills and a valid Ohio driver’s license; prior legal/criminal justice experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the legal or criminal justice field is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid state of Ohio Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks related to receipt, review and processing of case filings under supervision.
• Process, file and scan filings, pleas, documents, and journal entries.
• Issue, fax, and email notifications and subpoenas.
• Docket, scan, and file court documents and related records.
• Assist general public, officers, and attorneys at Clerk’s Office windows.
• Process records requests and serve orders as needed.
• Input, scan, and email/mail journal entries, filings, requests, and notices in DOCKET screen.
• Update status and dates in computer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Office etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Court computer system

Job description

City of Oberlin seeks a Clerk's Office professional to perform clerical tasks related to the receipt and processing of case filings under supervision. Responsibilities include docketing, scanning, issuing notices, and assisting the public at Clerk’s Office windows.

The role requires basic office software skills and a valid Ohio driver’s license; prior legal/criminal justice experience is preferred but not required.