Job Information
Berrien County County Clerk - Deputy Court Clerk II in St Joseph, Michigan
Deputy Court Clerk II
- $33,548 - $43,719/ Year
- Full Benefits Package
Duties:
Performs duties related to the clerical, bookkeeping and public contact functions of the court.
Attends all court sessions of an assigned judge; administers oaths, maintains daily journal of court activity, completes trial sheets, selects juries and completes trial books.
Operates equipment in order to record court activity; performs related tasks such as labeling and logging of exhibits, plays electronic depositions for the court and jury and prepares tapes for proper storage.
Receives, prepares and processes numerous reports, court orders and vouchers for submission to the county and state departments according to established deadlines.
Performs computer entry of criminal and civil actions.
Receives and answers written and telephone inquiries from the public and governmental agencies regarding the work and records of the court.
Orders office supplies as needed according to established departmental procedures.
Maintains files of related records and correspondence.
Acts as backup for County Clerk file clerks.
This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of court/legal experience.
Experience with court file maintenance is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Certification as a Certified Electronic Operator (CEO) is required within six months of employment.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing and background check, before employment.
Employees will be fingerprinted.
Typing Requirement:
Must have a typing speed of 40 words per minute net.
Please contact Personnel by phone or email to schedule a typing test if you have not taken one before with our office.
We are unable to process and forward your application until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the net speed required.
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