Part-Time Deputy Clerk II

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a part-time Court Administrative Clerk to provide information on court activities, assist with document processing, and support filing procedures. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, processing legal documents, and collecting fees with accuracy. Testing is required and must be completed by the deadline to advance in the hiring process.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plus two years of administrative or clerical support experience.
• Strong customer service skills via phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to review and process documents for filing under court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues.
• Review and accept legal documents per procedures and time frames.
• Distribute forms and documentation; respond to routine and complex questions or complaints; research problems; initiate resolution.
• Perform administrative and clerical support tasks: review documents for completeness; process filing; retrieve files; deliver files.
• Process court-related documentation: subpoenas, court orders, hearings, continuances, warrants, case documents; stamp dates; distribute to parties; maintain records; create reports.
• Collect, record and process fees: payments, taxes, recording fees; post payments; balance monies; and process fees.
• Enter data into computer systems: scan/index; audit for accuracy; update disposition; maintain records.
• May attend court for arraignments or hearings.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Telephone support

Oral communication

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position requires completion of a Keyboarding and Basic Word skills testing to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email prior to the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.

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

This position is designated as part-time, with work hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, contingent upon the division's requirements.

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.

Performs administrative and clerical support tasks for an assigned Court: reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; and processes documents for filing as required in accordance with court rules; receives orders for files and records research and retrieval; pulls and delivers requested files and records.

Processes various court-related documentation in accordance with court procedures and time frames: assists in preparing, receiving, responding to, and processing subpoenas, court orders, hearings, continuances, bench and probation warrants, case initiation documents, case dispositions, citations, deeds, 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; and creates spreadsheets and reports of activities.

Collects, records and processes fees: processes court payments, taxes, recording fees, and other items according to division/department assignment and per established procedures; enters payments/ posts checks into specified computer application; assigns fees to proper case or property; balances monies received; and processes fees as required.

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

May attend court as required for arraignments, motions, pretrial and trial court calendars, and/or court proceedings for entries, sanctions, and terminations.

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

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as heights or machinery.

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.