Estates Processing Clerk

National Police; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Marietta, GA seeks an administrative assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to an assigned Court. The role delivers customer service by phone, mail, and in person, assists with information, forms, and procedures, reviews and accepts documents, and helps resolve routine questions and complaints.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of administrative or clerical experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support.
• Tasks involve light physical effort and extended keyboard work.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, and case status.
• Review and accept legal documents in accordance with court procedures and time frames; distribute forms and respond to routine questions or complaints.
• Enter data from court documents into computer systems and maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Assist with processing subpoenas, court orders, continuances, and other legal documents; prepare and date-stamp documents.
• Assist with training new staff and provide technical support as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative and clerical support to an assigned Court.

Performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person: provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine and complex questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution.

Processes various court-related documentation in accordance with court procedures and time frames: assists in preparing, receiving, responding to, and processing subpoenas, court orders, continuances, case initiation documents, case dispositions, citations, and other legal documents; receives and date stamps legal documents; distributes and submits information and legal documents to appropriate parties; reviews, verifies, records and files documentation and records helps to maintain spreadsheets and print needed reports.

Enters data from court and legal documents into computer systems, databases and applications: indexes and records court case information and legal documents audits and reviews data for accuracy; transfers case disposition information and maintains accurate records and filing systems.

Performs computer related tasks requiring broad working knowledge of a wide variety of standard computer applications, i.e. word processing, database systems, spreadsheet programs, calendar, schedulers, and electronic file maintenance.

May assist in leading work activities of co-workers; confers with co-workers and assists with complex problem/situations; provides technical support and may assist with training new staff and instructing co-workers regarding proper use of equipment.

Participates in special projects as requested by supervision; may coordinate staff activities within assigned unit.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.