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TARGET CLOSE DATE : 01 / 17 / 2025
Note : This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
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JOB SUMMARY :
The City of Birmingham is seeking to hire a Senior Court Clerk to perform advanced clerical support for a large court such as completing and certifying legal documents, conducting research, reviewing financial information, and facilitating communication between parties. Employees oversee courtroom operations to ensure compliance of court activities, rulings, and reporting. Senior Court Clerks direct the clerical and financial record-keeping activities of Court Clerks to ensure the efficient and correct execution of court orders, directives, and policies. Work is completed in an office or courtroom, and employees in this job class report to a higher-level Court Clerk.
ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM :
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more.
A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM :
The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama. These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies. In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential. Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama. Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.
A CAREER WITH THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.
To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for employment in this position, a candidate must possess the following :
- Ability to obtain NCIC certification within 6 months of employment.
- Experience entering data into a computer system or software program to manage, update, and / or file legal documents (e.g., court orders, case information, sending correspondence).
- Experience preparing various reports using spreadsheet software by compiling data (e.g., financial reports, daily reports).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications are experiences, education, and / or other job-related qualifications considered to be highly desirable by Merit System agencies. One or more of the preferred qualifications may be used by the hiring agency to identify applicants to invite to participate in subsequent selection processes.
JOB DUTIES
Typical job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to :
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Birmingham offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including :
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Job may require working in an office environment. Work involves use of standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier). Job may require working with angry / irate customers or citizens.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.
DISCLAIMER : This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and / or federal laws and regulations.
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DISCLAIMER :
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
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