Probate Court Deputy Clerk - Public Records & Services

Rockdale County, Georgia; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County Probate Court seeks a Deputy Clerk I to perform essential administrative duties, manage dockets for marriage licenses, vital records and weapons carry licenses, handle filings, prepare affidavits, and assist the public with forms and inquiries.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3 years in a judicial or legal setting, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The position offers hourly pay and regular office hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in the judicial or legal system.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.
• Associates degree in judicial or legal fields or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with issuing marriage licenses and Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses.
• Create and maintain dockets for licenses and vital records.
• Prepare affidavits and orders for Mental Health Waivers.
• Issue and certify birth and death records as requested by the public.
• Create receipts for filing and license fees.
• Assist with court calendar reviews and ensure cases are prepared for court.
• Coordinate daily mail and distribution within the court.
• Prepare, sort and file court petitions and enter cases in the system.
• Maintain records and inventories of guardianship cases.

Skills

Public interactions

Office procedures

Record keeping

Oral and written communications

Discretion with confidential info

Scheduling

Customer service

Data entry

Public records knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years in judicial or legal system

Equivalent education/experience allowed

Associates degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

Court software

Office equipment

Job description

Rockdale County Probate Court seeks a Deputy Clerk I to perform essential administrative duties, manage dockets for marriage licenses, vital records and weapons carry licenses, handle filings, prepare affidavits, and assist the public with forms and inquiries.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3 years in a judicial or legal setting, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The position offers hourly pay and regular office hours.