Deputy Court Clerk

Deputy Court Clerk IAssists the Municipal Court staff in the performance of routine clerical duties.Works under the general supervision of the Senior Deputy Court Clerk.This position is not designed as a safety sensitive position and is not subject to random drug screening.Processes filing, answers phones, and responds to questions from the public, attorneys, various law enforcement agencies and other courts. Issues warrants and capias pro-fine warrants. Prepares signed warrants to go to records along with a warrant list. Serves as a backup on preparing the daily deposits. Prepares and mails out courtesy letters to defendants. Enters citations, warnings and complaints as needed. Dismiss and print judgments for probation and defensive driving files. Types and mails show cause letters as well as letters citing defendants to court. Performs other duties as assigned.Graduation from high school or GED equivalentSix to twelve months related experience or training in municipal courtOne (1) year of business office environment experienceAn equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to compose correspondence on routine matters with little to no errorsAbility to complete required reports with a high degree of accuracyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the publicAbility to handle stressful situationsSkilled in reading comprehension and interpreting legal terminologySkilled in the operation of listed tools and equipmentAbility to handle large sums of money responsibly and competentlyAbility to type twenty-four (24) wpm with a high degree of accuracyOffice business machines and equipment including personal computer, calculator, phone, copier, and fax machine, debit/credit card machineFrequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and armsOccasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsOccasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hearSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusThe noise level in the work environment varies according to the number of people present