What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY CLERK OF CITY COURT position at City/Parish of Baton Rouge?
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Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general direction of a departmental supervisor, performs highly responsible work of clerical and/or fiscal nature and performs supervisory duties over employees providing clerical, fiscal, office, and courtroom services for City Court. Work involves responsibility for the preparation of court dockets, recording court proceedings, and preparation of court orders. Work may also involve safeguarding money received and collected by fiscal employees of the Court. Employees of this classification exercise independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties within prescribed laws, procedures, and policies. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and four years of experience in progressively responsible clerical or fiscal work of a legal nature, including one year of supervisory experience.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Position(s) may require the ability to obtain a Certified Digital Reporter Certificate (CDR).
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
Type 45 wpm required - (Must pass a typing skills exam to be considered proficient. Typing skills exams are given MOST Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30-9:00am. Contact HR Recruitment and Examination to confirm testing dates and times).
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
- Job Title** : DEPUTY CLERK OF CITY COURT
- Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
- Job Opening No.** : 2500147-3
- Job Code** : 2048
- Work Location** : CITY COURT
- Starting Salary** : $14.7500 Hourly / $30,680 Annually
- Pay Grade** : 1150
- Application Dates** : 04/11/2025 - 04/17/2025
- Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general direction of a departmental supervisor, performs highly responsible work of clerical and/or fiscal nature and performs supervisory duties over employees providing clerical, fiscal, office, and courtroom services for City Court. Work involves responsibility for the preparation of court dockets, recording court proceedings, and preparation of court orders. Work may also involve safeguarding money received and collected by fiscal employees of the Court. Employees of this classification exercise independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties within prescribed laws, procedures, and policies. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and four years of experience in progressively responsible clerical or fiscal work of a legal nature, including one year of supervisory experience.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Position(s) may require the ability to obtain a Certified Digital Reporter Certificate (CDR).
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
Type 45 wpm required - (Must pass a typing skills exam to be considered proficient. Typing skills exams are given MOST Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30-9:00am. Contact HR Recruitment and Examination to confirm testing dates and times).
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
Salary : $30,680
