DEPUTY COURT CLERK-STATE(PT)

Classification Title: Deputy Court Clerk Technician Part-Time

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to provide clerical support to the State Court. Work involves assisting the general public in person and over the phone; receiving, indexing and recording court case information and/or legal documents; entering and updating data into department databases; and providing copies of official court and/or legal documents to the public, courts, litigants, attorneys and other appropriate parties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Answers department telephones; greets customers and visitors; communicates with the general public, attorneys, court personnel, and County and local officials

Provides assistance, copies of requested documents and information regarding department services and procedures; refer callers to other staff members as appropriate and take messages

Accepts payments, applications, records, etc. from customers; receives and date stamp court-related and/or legal documents such as pleadings, motions, real property tax information, traffic tickets, etc

Reviews, verifies, code and or records required information; enters information into department databases; updates database information

Creates new spreadsheets/files; purges old data as appropriate; makes copies and distributes to appropriate parties; maintains copies in department manual files; types letters, reports, summaries, and correspondence; prepares folders; maintains files of department correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc.; receive, date and distribute of incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED; five (5) months of clerical and/or customer service experience. May be required to work 25 hours per week. TYPING SPEED: 35 WPM PREFERRED. (If requested by the department, Typing Test will be administered at a later date. Application will be reviewed and sent to the department if all other minimum qualifications are met.)

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to moderate work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and prolonged standing; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds) and occasionally heavy weight (20-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 541

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : CLERK OF STATE COURT

Grade : GRADE 215

Posting Start : 01/11/2021

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.12