Senior Probate Court Clerk & Passport Services Lead

Shelby County Government; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Government is seeking a Probate Court Clerk with responsibilities in courtroom support for Mental Health proceedings and passport acceptance. The role includes recording dispositions, maintaining case files, and preparing dockets for hearings.

The incumbent will examine documents for procedural compliance, enter court information electronically, and administer oaths. Background checks apply per county policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and court documents.
• Ability to maintain and organize legal files and records.
• Ability to work with court officials and the public.
• Strong math and data entry accuracy and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provides courtroom support for Probate Court Mental Health proceedings in all court divisions.
• Record case dispositions, court orders, and arrangements for payments of court fees.
• Prepares a docket or calendar of cases to be called for Probate Court Mental Health proceedings.
• Prepares routes and maintains files of court case folders and posts.
• Serves as a primary agent for passport acceptance agency.
• Examines legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to procedures.
• Enters decisions, continuances, and various court information electronically; edits as required.
• Administers oaths to witnesses, attorneys, and litigants.
• Reviews work of deputy court clerks in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Legal documents

File management

Interpersonal communication

Math computations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shelby County Government is seeking a Probate Court Clerk with responsibilities in courtroom support for Mental Health proceedings and passport acceptance. The role includes recording dispositions, maintaining case files, and preparing dockets for hearings.

The incumbent will examine documents for procedural compliance, enter court information electronically, and administer oaths. Background checks apply per county policy.