Judicial Clerk I

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Vacation & sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Holidays

Job summary

Beaufort County in Beaufort, SC, is seeking a position to maintain the records of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions. This role operates under close supervision according to established procedures.

The successful candidate will perform clerical tasks, manage case files, assist the public, and support the Court Administrator and judges in daily operations. Full-time position with comprehensive county benefits is available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college education required.
• Over one month up to and including three months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Clock-in, verify, scan and file official documentation into case files.
• Obtain and transfers inmate packets from the Beaufort County Detention Center. Prepare, clockin and e-mail warrants to the Beaufort County Detention Center Intake.
• Assist, answer questions and interact with fellow employees, judges, attorneys general, attorneys, law enforcement, public defenders, general public and others associated with Common Pleas and General Sessions’ cases.
• Screen all communications and requests from individuals seeking a hearing with a judge, either in person, by telephone or through mail, to determine the reason(s) for the contact and if the matter is appropriate for a judge’s consideration.
• Provide the public guidance on how to proceed in various judicial matters or refer to the appropriate person(s) as it applies to the situation.
• Perform limited clerical work as directed by judges or the Court Administrator.
• Provide front desk assistance with Public Defender applications, defendant payments, pro-se filed documents, and provide assistance to the public.
• Prepare bail and discharge documents for Bondspersons for the release of inmates.
• Receive bond payments and enter case information in the Court Management System (CMS).
• Prepare and maintain trial, motions and plea rosters.
• Perform related work as assigned by and at the behest of the Clerk of Court.

Education

Associate degree or two years college

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain the records of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions. This class works under close supervision according to established procedures.

The purpose of this position is to maintain the records of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions. This class works under close supervision according to established procedures.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions and duties related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Clock-in, verify, scan and file official documentation into case files.
• Obtain and transfers inmate packets from the Beaufort County Detention Center. Prepare, clockin and e-mail warrants to the Beaufort County Detention Center Intake. Scan, redact and file records to corresponding defendant files.
• Assist, answer questions and interact with fellow employees, judges, attorneys general, attorneys, law enforcement, public defenders, general public and others associated with Common Pleas and General Sessions’ cases.
• Screen all communications and requests from individuals seeking a hearing with a judge, either in person, by telephone or through mail, to determine the reason(s) for the contact and if the matter is appropriate for a judge’s consideration.
• Provide the public guidance on how to proceed in various judicial matters or refer to the appropriate person(s) as it applies to the situation. (The Clerk of Court’s Office DOES NOT offer any person legal advice or any semblance thereof.)
• Perform limited clerical work as directed by judges or the Court Administrator.
• Provide front desk assistance with Public Defender applications, defendant payments, pro-se filed documents, and provide assistance to the public.
• Prepare bail and discharge documents for Bondspersons for the release of inmates.
• Receive bond payments and enter case information in the Court Management System (CMS).
• Prepare and maintain trial, motions and plea rosters.
• Perform related work as assigned by and at the behest of the Clerk of Court.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires an associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.