Public-Service Court Clerk – Front Counter Specialist

Ada-County; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous vacation and sick leave from

Job summary

The Ada County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Civil Front Counter Deputy Court Clerk to perform clerical and support functions related to the court system. Work is performed under Idaho Code guidelines, requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

A Civil Front Counter Clerk shall interact with the public and legal community, schedule hearings, process filings, maintain calendars, and ensure confidentiality while supporting the Clerk’s mission to serve and build trust in the

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, documents and terminology preferred.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of legal case procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers.

Responsibilities

• Acts as front-facing contact, assisting the public and the legal community with court related documents in-person and onsite, via phone, and/or email.
• Files paper documents over the counter.
• Collects fees over the counter.
• Process all out of court cases.
• Process all types of cases and documents presented to court in File and Serve.
• Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments.
• Creates case files, updates databases.
• Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards.
• Responds to correspondence.
• Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis.
• Handles database management for specific areas of law.
• Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality.
• Operates office equipment.
• Creates legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials.
• Sorts and stamps documents and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
• Facilitates adherence of business operating hours and court schedules, including arriving punctually and on time for work.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

File management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

File & Serve

Odyssey

Job description

The Ada County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Civil Front Counter Deputy Court Clerk to perform clerical and support functions related to the court system. Work is performed under Idaho Code guidelines, requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

A Civil Front Counter Clerk shall interact with the public and legal community, schedule hearings, process filings, maintain calendars, and ensure confidentiality while supporting the Clerk’s mission to serve and build trust in the