Deputy Court Clerk

CLASSIFICATION: Deputy Court Clerk
STATUS: Full-time, Immediate opening
WORK LOCATION: Wadsworth Municipal Court
WORK DAYS/HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COMPENSATION: $24.00 per hour/Negotiable based on experience

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume reflecting the nature of the work performed in both current and prior employment. Emphasis should be given to work experience, training and/or duties performed that are relevant to this position. We regret, due to the volume of responses, only applicants of interest will be contacted.

Interested candidates must submit a detailed resume via regular U.S. mail, e-mail, fax or in person to:

Municipal Court
City Hall
120 Maple Street
Wadsworth, OH 44281

Fax (330) 335-2715
E-mail: cfrye@wadsworthcity.org
Attn: Cassie Frye, Clerk of Courts

Resumes submitted in-person will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on business days.

Posting Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Posting Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025

Note: Resumes received after 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date will not be considered.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk is responsible for learning the work involved in entering data into a computer, public relations, handling cases from the courtroom, and answering the telephone. Learn to assist the other deputy clerks. Perform related duties as required.

Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to perform multiple tasks;
• Assists with entering tickets and complaints into the computer;
• Assists with sending notices (e.g., arraignments, court trials, jury trials, change of pleas);
• Assists with issuing subpoenas to various law enforcement agencies and/or attorneys;
• Assists with license suspensions, vehicle immobilization’s, jail sentences;
• Assists with typing driving rights;
• Answers telephone and handles cases from courtroom and assists the general public;
• Process all in-coming mail;
• Assists with handling defendants who are incarcerated;
• Calculate fine and costs and verify accuracy of calculations;
• Employee is accountable for performing other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The selected candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Public relations
• Basic mathematics
• Computer skills
• Typing skills
• Multitasking
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Skill in operation of a personal computer to access, input, and retrieve information accurately

Minimum Requirements for Employment:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have skill in the operation of a computer to access, input and retrieve data and information accurately.

Preferred Qualifications for Employment:

The following items are preferred qualifications, but are not required to be considered for employment. A preferred candidate may possess one or more of the following items.

• Prior public sector work experience in an office setting.
• Prior work experience or training in a municipal court setting.
• Two (2) years of work experience in providing customer service/administrative support
• Prior work experience with general public.

Special Information:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen. The final applicant will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment. If you are a person with a disability and a modification to our interview procedures are necessary to accommodate you, we will do so. If contacted for an interview, please advise us of the type of accommodation needed.

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