Court Records Imaging & Data Clerk

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Direct Deposit

Employee Assistance Program

Free Notary Services

Job summary

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a detail-oriented Records Clerk to support electronic imaging and management of court documents. This role involves scanning, indexing, and processing various legal documents, maintaining accurate records, and assisting the public with information requests.

Ideal candidates will have high school education, some related experience or apprenticeship, and strong computer and math skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws and guidelines governing court records.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and record-keeping deadlines.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Experience with computer imaging hardware and software.
• Understanding of court system operations at local/state level.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and imaging peripherals.
• Proficient in computers and specialized court software applications.
• Good math skills and ability to handle data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in electronic imaging of court records; scan and convert documents.
• Assist in managing and retrieving electronic court records.
• Enter data and retrieve criminal and real estate documents.
• Troubleshoot imaging computer systems.
• Transfer documents to microfilm.
• Receive, docket, and file court documents and related papers.
• Answer inquiries from inmates, the public, and other agencies.
• Maintain filing processes and verify documents from previous day.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Office procedures

Imaging systems

Public interaction

Written communication

Oral communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role

Tools

Imaging hardware

Imaging software

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a detail-oriented Records Clerk to support electronic imaging and management of court documents. This role involves scanning, indexing, and processing various legal documents, maintaining accurate records, and assisting the public with information requests.

Ideal candidates will have high school education, some related experience or apprenticeship, and strong computer and math skills.