Deputy Juvenile Court Clerk

County of Portage; Ravenna (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

OPERS retirement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation after first year

Life insurance (employee paid)

Short-term disability (employee paid)

Long-term disability (employee paid)

Zusammenfassung

County of Portage's Juvenile Court seeks a full-time Clerk to manage filing, case processing, and courtroom support. The role involves receiving and distributing documents, reviewing filings, and guiding attorneys and the public on procedures.

You will handle notices, summonses, fees, and confidential information, and you must be proficient in Microsoft Office and court-management software, with strong organization and reliability.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years relevant office, legal, or court experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently in standard software.
• Knowledge of record keeping, court procedures, and confidentiality.
• Ability to review information for accuracy and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Experience with court case management software preferred; willingness to learn.

Aufgaben

• Receive, file and distribute court documents.
• Review filings for completeness.
• Process cases and court orders through the case-management system.
• Prepare and process notices and summonses.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys, the public, and other agencies and provide information regarding Court procedures.
• Collect and receipt court fees and fines.
• Contact and appoint counsel for parties to court cases.
• Aid parties checking in and out of court.
• Open and close cases.
• Physical Requirements: lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Kenntnisse

Typing accuracy

Microsoft Office

Court document handling

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Software learning

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years relevant office/legal experience

Tools

Court case management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Working Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (full time), with the potential for some evening hours at the discretion of the Court.

Benefits:

Benefits include OPERS retirement, health, dental, and vision insurance with employee premium contributions; paid sick leave accruing from the start of employment; and paid vacation after the first year of public service. Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage are also available at the employee’s expense.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk, performs a variety of complex clerical tasks involving the processing, review, and filing of legal documents pertaining to Juvenile Court matters. Provides information and assistance regarding Juvenile Court procedures to attorneys and the public. Opens and closes cases, receipts monies, provides counter assistance, and reviews files for Court action.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

• Receive, file and distribute court documents.


• Review filings for completeness.


• Process cases and court orders through the case-management system.


• Prepare and process notices and summonses.


• Respond to inquiries from attorneys, the public, and other agencies and provide information regarding Court procedures.


• Collect and receipt court fees and fines.


• Contact and appoint counsel for parties to court cases.


• Aid parties checking in and out of court.


• Open and close cases.


• Physical Requirements: Incumbent performs work that may require lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant office, administrative, legal, or court experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position.


• Must be 21 years of age.


• Successful completion of criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.


• Ability to type accurately and efficiently and to prepare and edit documents using standard office software.


• Knowledge of record keeping practices, office administration and legal procedures.


• Ability to review information for accuracy and completeness, identify issues requiring further attention, and exercise sound judgment within established Court procedures.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.


• Experience with court case management software preferred; ability and willingness to learn the Court’s case management system required.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Dependability, reliability, and ability to follow through on assignments.


• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with the Judge, Magistrates, co-workers, attorneys, parties, and the public.


• Ability to adapt to procedural changes in the workplace environment.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.