Municipal Courtroom Support & Administrative Specialist

Healing Strides Counseling; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charleston's Municipal Court is seeking an administrative professional to provide courtroom support to Judges and Docket Clerks and assist with general administrative duties. This role does not involve security functions, but focuses on directing visitors, filing, and ensuring paperwork moves to the payments area.

Required: high school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, valid driver's license; preferred: fluency in Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Determines the needs of citizens visiting the Municipal Court, providing direction and guidance where applicable.
• Assists the Judge in keeping courtroom at order.
• Ensures that court forms and related paperwork are completed, signed properly and forwarded to the payment area for collection.
• Directs citizens to payment areas, as necessary.
• Checks incoming ticket rosters for accuracy, filing them for upcoming court dates.
• Assists with general court filing and related administrative duties.
• Assists with courtroom clerking duties, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Charleston's Municipal Court is seeking an administrative professional to provide courtroom support to Judges and Docket Clerks and assist with general administrative duties. This role does not involve security functions, but focuses on directing visitors, filing, and ensuring paperwork moves to the payments area.

Required: high school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, valid driver's license; preferred: fluency in Spanish.