Deputy Clerk III

Chatham County, GA Government; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court is hiring a Deputy Clerk III to support the justice system by handling document intake, case initiation, and data entry with accuracy and speed.

The role requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to guide the public and attorneys through court procedures while maintaining confidentiality and integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of legal or court-related experience.
• Notary Public Certification issued by the Clerk of Superior Court.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Lift up to 30 lbs and type at least 25 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process legal documents, vet incoming information, and assist the public.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and the public regarding court procedures.
• Perform document intake, case initiation and management, collect fees, and generate court documents.
• Review documents for completeness, file documents as required, and perform data entry.
• Draft court memoranda, notices, and subpoenas as directed by a judge.
• Prepare legal documents for Clerk's approval and signature.
• Handle high volumes of transactions quickly and accurately.
• Testify in court hearings if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Notary Public Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting number: 202300798

Department: CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

Job classification: DEPUTY CLERK III

Posting type: General

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Court Administration, Legal

Summary

Two positions available.

Make an impact behind the scenes of our justice system as a Deputy Clerk III with Chatham County’s Clerk of Superior Court’s Office. If you’re an organized, detail-oriented professional with legal or court experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to use your skills to serve the public, support the courts, and help ensure important legal processes run smoothly and accurately.

Examples of duties

• Receive and process legal documents, vet all incoming information, and provide information and assistance to the public.
• Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries from attorneys and the public regarding court procedures.
• Perform document intake, case initiation and management, collecting and processing fees, and generating court documents.
• Review incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy, process documents for filing as required under court rules, and perform data entry.
• Perform special duties as requested by an assigned judge, such as drafting court memoranda, appropriate notices, and subpoenas.
• Prepare legal documents for the Clerk of Superior Court’s approval and signature.
• Process large volumes of transactions rapidly and accurately.
• Exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• May be required to testify during court hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years of legal or court-related experience in the areas of business or public administration, criminal justice, law, or a related area; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must obtain a Notary Public Certification issued by the Clerk of Superior Court (within your county of residence) and complete the affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court.
• Must be proficient in using various computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. multiple times per day.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.
• According to your assignment, you may be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.