Deputy Court Clerk

City of Picayune; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Picayune seeks a Deputy Court Clerk to support the municipal court with case processing, customer service, and administrative duties. The role requires familiarity with court procedures and Mississippi law, along with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

The position involves regular office hours with occasional evening sessions during court proceedings and potential on-call weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with case management systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a legal or court environment is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and Mississippi laws governing municipal courts is desirable but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and experience with electronic case management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work effectively in a fast-paced, and sometimes high stress, environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform case processing tasks and maintain accurate docket records.
• Provide professional customer service to the public and court patrons.
• Handle financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping of court fees.
• Provide administrative support to the municipal court staff and maintain organized files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

2. Case Processing:

3. Customer Service:

4. Financial Transactions:

5. Administrative Support:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a legal or court environment is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and Mississippi laws governing municipal courts is desirable but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and experience with electronic case management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work effectively in a fast-paced, and sometimes high stress, environment.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• The Deputy Court Clerk works in an office setting within the municipal court.
• Regular business hours with occasional evening sessions, which will be required during court proceedings.
• Must be able to be on call occasionally based on a rotating weekend schedule.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, move and transport files, docket books, etc. up to 25 pounds.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Picayune, MS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates can submit their application to the attention of Josh Neese, Court Clerk through the online application portal on our website, via email at [e-mail] or in person at 328 S. Main St. Picayune, MS 39466.