Clerk of Court Assistant, $18.60/hour

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Join the Clerk of Court Office and provide meaningful impact to your community!  We are looking for someone to join our team to provide vital clerical support with a legal focus.  The Clerk of Court Office is responsible for the recordkeeping for the judicial system. Your responsibilities will include assisting customers over the phone and in person, assist with jury management, perform case management including clerking and collecting fines.
 
$18.60/hour, full-time
Full benefits package offered with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus various voluntary benefits. 

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working within the court system.  If you're ready to live your community spirit and make a meaningful impact, apply today and join our team!  Apply by Thursday, October 10^th.

Characteristic Work of the Position 
Nature:  Under the direction of the Clerk of Circuit Court, handle caseload as assigned using the CCAP (Circuit Court Automation Project) system. 
 
Example of Duties:
Assist with the collection of fines/forfeitures, costs, bail bonds, and restitution.
Ability to do day end procedures.
Assist with filing, maintaining, clerking, and disposing of court cases.  Enter financial information into system when disposing of cases.
Perform secretarial duties as necessary to include assisting customers (phone or in-person) as necessary and answering correspondence.
Assist with jury management. 
The above duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Qualifications:
 
Essential Knowledge and Abilities            
Ability to work with numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to properly handle money and make change.
Knowledge of record keeping methods within the CCAP system.
Skill in using a calculator, computer, fax, copier and other office equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Ability to learn new computer programs and software.
Ability to organize and schedule work efficiently to complete tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other county and agency employees, and the general public.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking with irate customers on the phone or in person.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow court orders to dispose of cases.
Knowledge of court procedure, forms and requirements. 
 
Training and Experience: 
Graduation from High School, GED, or equivalency.
Equivalent combination of work experience, training and education which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Prior experience working within the Court system, desired.
Ability to learn and operate CCAP.  Training provided. 
 
Physical Demands:The performance of tasks mainly involves inside, protected from weather conditions.  Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.  Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
 Equal Opportunity Employer