What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary II - Bond Court position at Aiken County (SC)?
JOB
This position is responsible for data entry and preparation of all documentation and files for cases heard by the Bond Court Magistrate for all persons arrested in Aiken County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.1. File preparation - This position is responsible for the daily creation of all documents required for case information to be entered into the computer database Case Management System and preparation of the required bond court forms for Bond court hearings. This includes checking the summons, tickets, arrest warrants, Aiken County Detention Center (ACDC) commitments, ACDC releases, certificates of transmittal etc. and secures all records as required. In addition, all other relevant documentation must be completed and included in the file and copies to the appropriate parties delivered in time for hearing. Following the hearing, the incumbent will dispose of the file by completing the required paperwork and transmitting the files to the appropriate court for follow up in General Sessions Court, Magistrate and Municipal Courts. Calculates, receives, receipts and posts bonds, fines, fees and other payments.Assists the Judge in the Court room during court room proceedings to include bond hearings, preliminary hearings and pleas.Required to work some weekends and holidays.2. Miscellaneous duties - Assist attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, magistrates and bonding companies. Prepares routine records, ledgers, reports, legal notices, etc. Performs other clerical work, including but not limited, copying, filing, and answering the telephone. Assist customers at front window; receives and responds to public and county staff inquiries, complaints and request for assistance with regard to court policies and procedures.Must have the ability to work under pressure as work load is dependent on the number of persons arrested in Aiken County during a 24 hour period.Works with limited supervision on matters that are routine, such as data entry, bond court form preparation, maintenance of accurate bond court records etc.Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this job. It is not designed to describe al duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this job.
This position is responsible for data entry and preparation of all documentation and files for cases heard by the Bond Court Magistrate for all persons arrested in Aiken County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.1. File preparation - This position is responsible for the daily creation of all documents required for case information to be entered into the computer database Case Management System and preparation of the required bond court forms for Bond court hearings. This includes checking the summons, tickets, arrest warrants, Aiken County Detention Center (ACDC) commitments, ACDC releases, certificates of transmittal etc. and secures all records as required. In addition, all other relevant documentation must be completed and included in the file and copies to the appropriate parties delivered in time for hearing. Following the hearing, the incumbent will dispose of the file by completing the required paperwork and transmitting the files to the appropriate court for follow up in General Sessions Court, Magistrate and Municipal Courts. Calculates, receives, receipts and posts bonds, fines, fees and other payments.Assists the Judge in the Court room during court room proceedings to include bond hearings, preliminary hearings and pleas.Required to work some weekends and holidays.2. Miscellaneous duties - Assist attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, magistrates and bonding companies. Prepares routine records, ledgers, reports, legal notices, etc. Performs other clerical work, including but not limited, copying, filing, and answering the telephone. Assist customers at front window; receives and responds to public and county staff inquiries, complaints and request for assistance with regard to court policies and procedures.Must have the ability to work under pressure as work load is dependent on the number of persons arrested in Aiken County during a 24 hour period.Works with limited supervision on matters that are routine, such as data entry, bond court form preparation, maintenance of accurate bond court records etc.Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this job. It is not designed to describe al duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this job.
