Deputy Court Clerk

Municipal Court; Hattiesburg (MS); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hattiesburgms seeks a Deputy Court Clerk for the Municipal Court division. The role involves technical clerical work, independent judgement to interpret routine policies and regulations, and supporting the judge in the courtroom.

Pay is $15.00 per hour, with opportunities to schedule trials, arraignments, and hearings, and to assist the public and attorneys in a courteous, responsive manner. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with two years of court clerical experience or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with two years court clerical experience.
• Must type 35+ words per minute.
• Must have and maintain a valid MS Driver’s License.
• Typing test will be required for bonding purposes.

Responsabilités

• Collect, sort, and file court cases.
• Issue summons or warrants as required.
• Input information for traffic, parking, criminal citations, and other matters into the computer.
• Schedule court trials, arraignments, hearings, and special settings.
• Notify defendants and attorneys of court appearances.
• Assist judge in courtroom.
• Greet visitors and accept payments; record payments in court records.
• Open and verify mail; handle checks and money orders.

Connaissances

Typing 35+ wpm

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Two years court clerical experience

Description du poste

Position: Deputy Court Clerk
Division: Municipal Court
Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr.

Nature of Work:
Work involves the performance of technical clerical function. Incumbent must apply independent judgement and interpret routine policies and regulations.

• Collects, sorts, and files court cases.
• Issues summons or warrants as required.
• Inputs information for traffic, parking, criminal citations, complaints, and other criminal/traffic matters into the computer.
• Schedule court trials, initial arraignments, hearings, and special settings.
• Notifies defendants and attorneys of court appearances.
• Assists judge in courtroom.
• Greets visitors and directs general public to appropriate area; accepts payments and issues receipts; enters payments in court records.
• Opens and verifies mail, removes and records checks, cash, money orders and other court related documents.
• Assisting and responding to inquiries from attorneys, judicial officers, the law enforcement community and the general public;
• Exemplifies excellent customer service skills and integrity
• Must work well with co-workers and public
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D, plus two (2) years court clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type 35+ wpm. Must have and maintain a valid MS Driver’s License.

Clerical skills testing: You will be required to successfully pass a typing test.

Bonding Requirements: Although the City of Hattiesburg will pay for Bonding, you must be able to successfully pass bonding requirements.