Deputy Clerk I

Augusta--richmond-County; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 35.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Augusta--richmond-County is seeking a Deputy Clerk I to perform customer service by phone, mail, and in person, assisting with court activities, procedures, and documents. The role includes processing filings, maintaining records, and responding to routine questions or complaints.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about one year of related experience. Notary Public certification is required; closing date Feb 3, 2027, with annual salary shown as $30,427.00.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of customer service, administrative and/or record keeping experience.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy; processes documents for filing per court rules.
• Processes daily case files: receives cases, creates files, assigns to judges, stamps/dockets new paperwork.
• Performs data entry in specialized program applications; scans, indexes and records court information; audits data for accuracy.
• Responds to court orders, deeds, citations and other documents; files records and archives disposed cases.
• Issues subpoenas and signs documents as Deputy Clerk of the Court as required.
• Collects, records and processes fees; posts payments and balances monies received.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Administrative work

Data entry

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

735 James Brown Blvd Suite 1500, Augusta , Georgia 30901 , United States

Job Description

The position of Deputy Clerk I performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person: provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution.

• Reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; and processes documents for filing as required in accordance with court rules.
• Processes daily case files: receives daily cases; creates permanent files; assigns to appropriate judges; documents assignments in shared spreadsheet; distributes file copies; and stamps/dockets new paperwork.
• Performs data entry in specialized program applications: scans, indexes and records court case information and/or legal documents; audits and reviews data for accuracy; and maintains accurate records and filing systems.
• Responds to court orders, deeds, citations, and other relevant documents regarding the court system: files court records in accordance with court procedures; processes disposed cases for archiving; and provides assistance in an assigned records room.
• Issues subpoenas: dockets cases; and signs documents as Deputy Clerk of the Court as required.
• Collects, records and processes fees: processes court payments, taxes, recording fees, and other items according to division/department assignment and per established procedures; enters payments/ posts checks into specified computer application; assigns fees to proper case; assigns taxes to specific property; and balances monies received and processes as required.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education: High school diploma or GED is required

Experience: One (1) year of customer service, administrative and/or record keeping experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Licensing/Certification: Must possess and maintain affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court and Notary Public Certification; and according to area of assignment.

Closing Date

Feb 03, 2027

$30,427.00