Deputy Municipal Court Clerk — Precise Court Operations

City-of-Jonesbor; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jonesboro seeks a Deputy Municipal Court Clerk to support the court's daily operations in Jonesboro, GA. The role handles customer service, calendars, and legal document processing with attention to details and compliance.

The candidate will assist with financial reconciliations, court payments, and maintaining records, under the Municipal Court Administrator's direction. Some evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in administrative or court operations preferred.
• Must obtain GCIC Security & Awareness Certification within 30 days.
• Satisfactory criminal history and secure access to law enforcement databases.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by phone, email, and in person per court policies.
• Schedule and maintain the Municipal Court calendar including hearings and trials.
• Prepare court calendars, case files, pleadings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Enter dispositions, sentences, fines, and other judicial actions into the case management system.
• Process and reconcile fines, fees, restitution, bonds, and other payments; balance cash drawers.
• Maintain bond records and prepare certified copies of court records.

Skills

Customer service

Court calendar management

Data entry

Legal document processing

Record keeping

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Case management system

Job description

City of Jonesboro seeks a Deputy Municipal Court Clerk to support the court's daily operations in Jonesboro, GA. The role handles customer service, calendars, and legal document processing with attention to details and compliance.

The candidate will assist with financial reconciliations, court payments, and maintaining records, under the Municipal Court Administrator's direction. Some evenings may be required.