What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk I - State & Magistrate Court position at DeKalb County?
Job Code : 33060 Salary Grade : 8 Salary : $17.68 / hr - $26.92 / hr FLSA : Nonexempt The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized administrative duties and process routine legal documents in support of assigned court functions. 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. Performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person; provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status / disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems / complaints; and initiates problem resolution. Reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; and processes documents for filing as required in accordance with court rules. Processes daily case files; receives daily cases; creates permanent files; assigns to appropriate judges; documents assignments in shared spreadsheet; distributes file copies; and stamps / dockets new paperwork. Performs data entry in specialized program applications; scans, indexes and records court case information and / or legal documents; audits and reviews data for accuracy; and maintains accurate records and filing systems. Responds to court orders, deeds, citations, and other relevant documents regarding the court system; files court records in accordance with court procedures; processes disposed cases for archiving; and provides assistance in an assigned records room. Issues warrants and / or subpoenas; dockets cases; schedules court dates; and signs documents as Deputy Clerk of the Court as required. High school diploma or GED required; one year of customer service, administrative and / or recordkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Salary : $18 - $27
