What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk (FT) position at Habersham County Board of Commissioners?
This position is responsible for providing clerical and data entry support to the Office of the Clerk of Court.
Major Duties:
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks; ensures compliance with court policies and procedures and with judicial
orders.
- Assists the general public in the office, by telephone, and by fax.
- Assists the District Attorney's Office, the Solicitor General's Office, and the Public Defender's Office with
requests and filings.
- Assists in the development and management of court documents.
- Enters bond hearings, traffic and criminal warrants/citations, bench and arrest warrants, and probation
revocations.
- Sorts and distributes mail.
- Files and locates case papers.
- Enters and processes protective orders.
- Reviews and prepares dockets for all cases; ensures accuracy and compliance with court policies and
procedures; assesses fines and costs.
- Attends court hearings to provide assistance and record orders.
- Assists in the coordination of juries and in the collection of jury questionnaires, exemptions, and attendance
notifications.
- Receives, indexes, records, certifies, and mails mortgages, deeds, financing statements, releases, liens, and
surveys.
- Maintains adoption case files and military discharge documents in a confidential manner.
- Balances cash drawer.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually
- Ability to communicate positively and professionally.
The successful candidate must pass a Background/Reference Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the
start of employment.
