Part-Time Deputy Clerk II

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to support the court with clerical tasks, data entry, and customer service. Testing in keyboarding and Basic Word skills will be required for applicants who meet qualifications.

The role involves reviewing documents, processing payments, maintaining records, and assisting the public with information. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, contingent on division needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of administrative or clerical support experience.
• Proven customer service experience and ability to handle inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Experience with reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy and assisting with filing and records retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries by phone, mail, and in person, providing information about court activities and processes.
• Review and process incoming/outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy; file as required by court rules.
• Process court payments and post payments; balance monies received and maintain accurate records.
• Enter data into court systems, index documents, and generate reports of activities.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

File management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Keyboarding

Job description

Position Information

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Physical Abilities

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.