Deputy Clerk I, Probate Court

Probate Court Administrative AssistantThis position is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Probate Court. This position is heavily involved with the general public and collections of fees and fines from the public.Essential Functions:Receives, approves and issues marriage licenses.Receives, approves and issues Georgia Weapons Carry License.Creates and maintains all dockets for marriage licenses and Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses.Prepares affidavits/orders for Mental Health Waivers.Issues and certifies birth and death records as requested by the public and funeral homes.Creates and maintains all dockets for birth and death records.Creates receipts for filing fees and license fees.Assists with reviewing court calendar to ensure all service and notice have been perfected and that all cases are prepared for court.Coordinates and handles daily mail and distribution of the mail within this court.Prepares, sorts and works all court petitions according to need as filed.Receives, files and enters all cases in the judicial court system and maintains dockets of all actions filed and disposed of in the Probate Court.Receives, files and audits all annual returns and inventories of minor/adult guardianship cases.Assists with and in the absence of the Chief Clerk, prepares citations, court notices for all cases filed and pending.Deals on a daily basis with public in answering, explaining and completing of forms for all matters filed in this court. Particularly administrative matters such as marriage licenses, Georgia Weapons Carry License and other vital records.Receives and responds to inquiries over the phone and in person.Prepares written correspondence with attorneys, agencies, applicants, petitioners and other general public.May perform duties of Chief Clerk in his or her absence.Performs other related work as may be assigned.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentThree (3) years experience in the judicial or legal systemCombination of equivalent education and experience consideredPreferred Qualifications:Associates degree in judicial or legal fields OR Paralegal CertificateKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of various Georgia laws and their application to civil procedures filed in the Probate Court.Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.Knowledge of department and unit policies and procedures that apply to records functions.Skilled in oral and written communications.Skilled in prioritizing and scheduling assignments.Skilled in operating modern office equipment and software applications.Ability to establish and maintain effective to the general public laws applicable to the Probate Court.Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information appropriately.Ability to use tact and courtesy in dealing with public.Ability to maintain records and compile data.Must be able to comprehend and apply various changes in local, state and federal laws.