Municipal Court Operations Assistant

City of Clemson; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clemson seeks a municipal court clerk to perform a wide range of routine clerical and administrative support tasks under limited supervision. The role supports court proceedings, processes payments, maintains dockets, and communicates with the public to ensure efficient operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of clerical or administrative experience; training in typing and general office practices is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with coursework in typing and general office practices. Includes two years of prior clerical, secretarial, paralegal or administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the orderly flow of all court proceedings.
• Serves as backup for other staff as necessary.
• Examines court documents for accuracy and legal sufficiency.
• Processes dispositions and sentences in the case management system.
• Prepares and maintains court dockets and upcoming court dates.
• Receives payments and issues receipts; balance at end of day.
• Responds to inquiries in person, by email, and by phone.
• Acts as liaison between court, public, and other parties to ensure smooth proceedings.
• Provides customer service without offering legal advice.
• Processes applications for alternative sentencing programs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Clemson seeks a municipal court clerk to perform a wide range of routine clerical and administrative support tasks under limited supervision. The role supports court proceedings, processes payments, maintains dockets, and communicates with the public to ensure efficient operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of clerical or administrative experience; training in typing and general office practices is expected. Equal opportunity employer.