DEPUTY CLERK-COURTS

Benton County Government; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Benton County Government in Bentonville, AR seeks a Deputy Circuit Clerk to manage Circuit Court records and ensure accurate data for courts, agencies, and the public. This full-time role handles document processing received by mail, electronically, or at the service counter, and supports jury trials as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Understanding of court and legal terminology preferred.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline-oriented.
• Knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of time and perform accurately with adequate speed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Process Circuit Court records and maintain accurate data for courts, law-enforcement agencies, state agencies and the public.
• Handle daily receipts of services and balance funds.
• Assist in jury trials and other court matters when needed.
• Respond to inquiries and provide certified copies for legal purposes.
• Follow rules of the Supreme Court, AR State Statutes and office policies.

Skills

Customer service experience

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Word

MS Office Excel

Job description

Deputy Circuit Clerk-Courts

Full Time

Bentonville, AR, US

Summary

The Deputy Circuit Clerk is responsible for Circuit Court records and maintaining accurate data for the Court, law-enforcement agencies, state agencies and general public’s use of these records. Deputy Circuit Clerk will be responsible for the processing of all court related documents that are received: by mail, electronically, and across the service counter for the Circuit Court of Benton County. At the same time, being able to assist in other tasks such as: data entry, answering questions, making certified copies for legal purposes and resolving problems from customers over the telephone or in person. Deputy Circuit Clerk must process documents according to the rules of the Supreme Court, AR State Statutes and office policies. Must be able to work efficiently, timely and remain professional in all situations as this is a very time sensitive and fast paced position. Will be subject to assisting the Circuit Clerk in jury trials and other Court matters. Will be responsible for daily receipts of services rendered and balancing of said funds.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

General understanding of court and legal terminology preferred

Previous customer service experience required

Ability to multitask effectively

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and deadline-oriented

Knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel

Ability to concentrate for periods of time and perform accurately with adequate speed

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential