DJ Clerk I

District Justice Clerk I

The District Justice Clerk I provides clerical support to process court documents, schedule court hearings and assist the District Justice in Court procedures.

Essential Duties

• Docket traffic, non-traffic, civil and criminal complaints.
• Schedule hearings and record depositions at hearings.
• Collect, record, balance and deposit payments.
• Mail out citations through certified mail.
• Prepare, issue or recall warrants (print and serve to constables).
• Process and distribute daily mail.
• Create reports and/or lists as required.
• Perform clerical functions, as needed (type, fax, copy, etc.).
• Customer Service (answer phones, wait on customers at counter).
• Maintain file system.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public.
• Strong and accurate typing and data processing skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to handle money.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage machine, etc.)
• One to two years of administrative experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle laws and regulations.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of standard district court procedures and policies
• Able to provide procedural information without providing legal advice.
• Ability to follow AOPC processing guidelines.
• Knowledge of Crimes Code.

Additional Information

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic Word skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Basic Internet skills