What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Court Clerk II position at South Dakota State Government?
Job ID: 29636
Agency: Unified Judicial System, Second Judicial Circuit
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $21.36 per hour
Closing date: Open Until Filled
For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov.
The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.
Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim’s rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.
The position provides expertise in circuit court procedures through team leadership or supervision of assigned judicial and non-judicial personnel by providing initial training to newly hired employees and training on changes and updates to all assigned employees; monitoring and reviewing employees’ work; interpreting laws and procedures as situations occur; and answering questions based on facts and acquired knowledge and experience to ensure work moves through the unit according to established guidelines and timelines; assumes more complex and non-routine projects or functions associated with circuit court procedures; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence. Duties may include:
- supervising deputy court clerks and support staff to assist with the work of the unit;
- maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines;
- assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures;
- providing customer service in many different ways to many different people by providing information about the court’s protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correction information;
- providing assistance in court rooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empanelling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court;
- performing other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; and two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination or related education and experience. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- court processes and organization;
- South Dakota Codified Laws;
- Supreme Court rules of procedure and local circuit policies;
- legal terminology;
- general office and bookkeeping practices;
- processes and practices of human resources management.
Skill in:
- time management;
- organization;
- customer service.
Ability to:
- supervise;
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- listen and understand;
- recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff;
- work independently;
- use computers and related software systems proficiently;
- multi-task and adapt quickly to change;
- prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first.
The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/pubs/Come_work_for_us.pdf.
Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=T5
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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