What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docket Clerk position at City of Cleveland?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-001 TJT
DOCKET CLERK ( OPEN )
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, UNTIL 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $31,866.00 - $59,323.42 per year.
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an exam is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.
Under supervision, maintains docket of current cases. Prepares case folders and related information upon receipt of lawsuits. Dockets and calendars applicable deadlines for responsive pleadings. Sets up files and inputs all relevant data and deadlines into the docketing and calendaring systems. Performs court filing and research. Regularly searches docketing databases and generates reports on pending or closed cases for use by the Department, in response to public records requests, and for other purposes as required. Performs conflict of interest checks across the docketing databases. Processes closed files for archiving. Maintains continuance file. Performs other job-related duties as required.
High School diploma or GED required. One year of full time paid experience in a legal setting required. Should have good computer skills, some familiarity with legal terminology, and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. Must have strong organizational skills, possess high attention to detail and work well in a team environment.
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
- A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age, and religion.The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
Salary : $20,800 - $43,680
