Family Court - Clerk II

Sumtercountysc; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

South Carolina Retirement System

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Sumter County is seeking a Clerk II for the Family Court in a role focused on clerical and customer service support. The position handles inquiries, maintains case information, processes mail, and supports daily court operations in a generally office-based setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of clerical experience and involves interaction with clients, judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and court staff. A valid SC driver’s license is also required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by one to two years of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Aufgaben

• Answers telephone calls, directs callers to appropriate staff, takes messages as needed, and greets office visitors.
• Provides assistance to clients, judges, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and others regarding Family Court procedures and services.
• Responds to client inquiries and questions regarding accounts and refers individuals to the appropriate clerk or staff member when necessary.
• Processes and distributes daily mail.
• Refers clients with delinquent accounts to the appropriate staff member.
• Performs computer data entry to record, update, and retrieve case information and prepares reports and correspondence.

Kenntnisse

General clerical

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Office equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Sumter County is Currently Seeking a Clerk II for Family CourtCompensation: Starting Salary $25,000 annually.

Position Summary

The Clerk II provides clerical and customer service support to help ensure efficient daily operations within Sumter County Family Court. This position assists clients and court personnel, responds to inquiries, maintains case information, processes correspondence and mail, and performs general administrative duties. The Clerk II interacts regularly with clients, judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, court staff, and the general public.

• Answers telephone calls, directs callers to appropriate staff, takes messages as needed, and greets office visitors.
• Provides assistance to clients, judges, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and others regarding Family Court procedures and services.
• Responds to client inquiries and questions regarding accounts and refers individuals to the appropriate clerk or staff member when necessary.
• Processes and distributes daily mail.
• Refers clients with delinquent accounts to the appropriate staff member.
• Performs computer data entry to record, update, and retrieve case information and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Operates standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and related equipment.
• Communicates and works effectively with the Office Manager, Director of Court Services, coworkers, clients, attorneys, court personnel, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED supplemented by one to two years of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of general clerical principles, modern office practices, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to learn and apply Family Court policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and terminology relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, coworkers, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, court officials, and the general public.
• Ability to respond appropriately to individuals who may be emotional or involved in difficult situations.
• Ability to accurately enter, maintain, retrieve, and interpret case and administrative information.
• Ability to prepare records, reports, and correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while providing courteous and professional customer service.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, with occasional standing and walking. The employee must be able to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment and perform repetitive hand and eye movements associated with office work.

The position requires the ability to occasionally exert up to five pounds of force and lift and/or carry items weighing approximately five to ten pounds. The employee must also possess the ability to communicate verbally and hear sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.

Additional Requirements

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment screening as required by County policy

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and court environment. The position involves frequent interaction with clients, attorneys, judges, law enforcement personnel, court staff, and members of the public. Employees must be able to work effectively under routine deadlines and remain professional when interacting with individuals who may be emotional or involved in stressful situations.

Benefits

Sumter County offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the South Carolina Retirement System, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and other County-sponsored benefits.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, and participation are subject to applicable plan provisions, County policies, and eligibility requirements. Sumter County reserves the right to modify, amend, or discontinue benefits in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Request Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to access job openings or apply for a position. Please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations at any time during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sumter County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws.

Sumter County reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.