Deputy Court Clerk - Magistrate I

State of South Dakota; Custer (SD); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

11-13 paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Paid family leave

Health benefits

Resumo da vaga

Unified Judicial System in Custer, SD is hiring for a court clerk position. The role supports filing, disposition, scheduling, and customer service, helping ensure accurate case management and accessible court dealings for the public.

The position offers standard benefits, a $20.22 hourly wage, and opportunities to assist in courtroom proceedings, magistrate duties, and daily court operations. Open until filled, with a comprehensive benefits package and a stable work environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of general clerical experience.
• US citizen, resident of SD, and a voting resident within the circuit.
• Criminal background check required.
• Knowledge of court processes, legal terminology, and general office/bookkeeping practices.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from filing to final disposition.
• Assist in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings.
• Provide information about court protocols and procedures to applicants and other parties.
• Assist in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes; handle exhibits; empanel juries; record proceedings.

Conhecimentos

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Written communication

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

$1,000 New Hire Incentive

Job ID: 38282

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Seventh Judicial Circuit

Location: Custer, SD

Salary: $20.22 per hour

Closing date: Open Until Filled

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .

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; performs magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and to provide direct court contact for average citizens; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence. Duties may include:

• 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 different ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information.
• 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 clerk magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and to provide direct court contact for average citizens.
• 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. Upon hire, the successful applicant must meet the following requirements before beginning employment:

• MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES,
• RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AND
• A VOTING RESIDENT WITHIN THE CIRCUIT. (SD CONST. ART. V, SECTION 6)

If you already meet these requirements, please note them on your application details or on your resume.

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

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Skill In

• time management;
• organization;
• customer service.

Ability To

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• learn on the job using written manuals and learn from context;
• listen and understand;
• work independently;
• recognize and defuse 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.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf .

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: [phone]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"