Deputy Court Clerk

Nature Of Work Work involves the performance of technical clerical function. Incumbent must apply independent judgement and interpret routine policies and regulations. Collects, sorts, and files court cases. Issues summons or warrants as required. Inputs information for traffic, parking, criminal citations, complaints, and other criminal/traffic matters into the computer. Schedule court trials, initial arraignments, hearings, and special settings. Notifies defendants and attorneys of court appearances. Assists judge in courtroom. Greets visitors and directs general public to appropriate area; accepts payments and issues receipts; enters payments in court records. Opens and verifies mail, removes and records checks, cash, money orders and other court related documents. Assisting and responding to inquiries from attorneys, judicial officers, the law enforcement community and the general public; Exemplifies excellent customer service skills and integrity Must work well with co-workers and public Performs related work as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Deputy Court Clerk Division Municipal Court Rate of Pay $15.00/hr. Examples Of Work Collects, sorts, and files court cases. Issues summons or warrants as required. Inputs information for traffic, parking, criminal citations, complaints, and other criminal/traffic matters into the computer. Schedule court trials, initial arraignments, hearings, and special settings. Notifies defendants and attorneys of court appearances. Assists judge in courtroom. Greets visitors and directs general public to appropriate area; accepts payments and issues receipts; enters payments in court records. Opens and verifies mail, removes and records checks, cash, money orders and other court related documents. Assisting and responding to inquiries from attorneys, judicial officers, the law enforcement community and the general public; Exemplifies excellent customer service skills and integrity Must work well with co-workers and public Performs related work as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Desirable Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D, plus two (2) years court clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type 35+ wpm. Must have and maintain a valid MS Driver's License. Clerical skills testing: You will be required to successfully pass a typing test. Bonding Requirements: Although the City of Hattiesburg will pay for Bonding, you must be able to successfully pass bonding requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr