Deputy Clerk V

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Description

Two (2) Positions Available

If you're seeking a fulfilling career opportunity, the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court is seeking a Deputy Clerk V for the Criminal/Appeals Division. If you meet the minimum qualifications, don't hesitate to apply and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Examples of Duties

• Performs supervisory, specialized administrative support, and technical information dissemination services to support court operations.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and coordinates the work of Deputy Clerks and supervises courtroom activities to ensure compliance with Court rules and regulations.
• Performs quasi-legal work related to the operations of the Court.
• Receives and processes legal documents, vets all incoming information, and provides information and assistance to the public.
• Performs document intake and case initiation and management, collects and processes fees, and generates court documents.
• Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy and processes documents for filing as required under court rules.
• Performs data entry and special duties requested by the assigned Judge.
• Drafts court memoranda, appropriate notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents for the Clerk of Superior Court approval and signature.
• Handles large volumes of transactions rapidly and accurately.
• Exercises good judgment in stressful situations.
• May be required to testify during court hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or Law, or an equivalent professional certification, and
• At least five (5) years of legal or court-related experience, criminal justice experience, or experience in a law environment; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Notary Public Certification issued by the Clerk of Superior Court (within the county of residence) and affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court.
• Must be proficient in using various computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates may be required to complete typing and clerical testing during the interview process.
• According to your assignment, you may be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.