Deputy Court Clerk I

Sdsoybean; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

11–13 paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit in Sturgis, SD is seeking a clerical position in the court clerk's office to handle case files from filing to disposition, schedule hearings, assist in courtroom proceedings, and provide daily customer service.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general clerical experience; successful completion of a criminal background check; comprehensive benefits include holidays, leave, retirement, health, and regular hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of general office and bookkeeping practices.
• Skill in time management.
• Skill in organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and understand.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff.
• Ability to use computers and related software systems proficiently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
• Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
• Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas.
• Providing assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Listening

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General office software

Job description

Sturgis, SD | Unified Judicial System | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.22 - 20.22 US per hour

Description

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Fourth Judicial Circuit
Location: Sturgis, SD
Salary: $20.22 per hour

Closing date: Open Until Filled

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims’ rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose:
This position assists with cases filed with the court clerk’s office including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial filing to final disposition by developing and maintaining case files, assisting with scheduling and assigning hearings, assisting in courtroom proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence.

Duties may include work in the following areas: case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, finance, jury, courtroom support, social/customer service, technical assistance and computer support, and other administrative matters. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
• Providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
• Assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas.
• Providing assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empaneling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• court processes and procedures;
• legal terminology;
• general office and bookkeeping practices.

Skill in:

• time management;
• organization;

Ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• listen and understand;
• work independently;
• recognize and defuses escalating situations with customers and staff;
• use computers and related software systems proficiently;
• multi-task and adapt quickly to change;
• prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.