Scheduling Clerk

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Job ID: 31628 Agency: Unified Judicial System, Second Judicial Circuit Location: Sioux Falls, SD Salary: $21.63 per hour Closing date: Open until filled

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The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim's rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose: Position manages circuit court dockets by scheduling hearings; and by maintaining contact with parties involved in the cases coming before the court to ensure expeditious processing. Duties may include:

• preparing a circuit court calendar by scheduling hearings for Judges and Court Reporters to facilitate efficiency in processing cases;
• managing juvenile court calendars and assigns blocks to different Judges to ensure equitable distribution of cases;
• coordinating intra-circuit and inter-circuit scheduling for convenience of parties involved;
• performing administrative support functions to assist Judges, the Circuit Court Administrator, attorneys, Court Reporters, and involved parties;
• performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate and two years of clerical work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• UJS policies and processes;
• legal and court terminologies;
• human resources procedures and forms;
• computer systems used by the court.

Skill in:

• typing or keyboarding;
• time management;
• prioritizing and organization.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• multi-task;
• make quick decisions;
• maintain a calm demeanor in a busy office environment;
• use a computer proficiently;
• take initiative.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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Apply at: Unified Judicial System 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone: View phone number on us.fitly.work "An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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