General Clerk

General Clerk

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

Essential Duties

• Receives/processes criminal complaints filed by general public and local police.
• Processes bail monies posted at/or following arraignment hearings.
• Receives/processes request for hearing continuances, change of venue, etc. from defense or prosecuting attorneys regarding criminal cases.
• As necessary, issues criminal warrants on defendants.
• Receives/processes non-traffic citations.
• Schedules appropriate hearing/date/time or accepts/processes payment of fines.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 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.)

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• 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.

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

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of between 20 and 250 feet, work with an uncommon level of noise, and drive a vehicle. On rare occasions, the employee will need to push items weighing up to 30 pounds or lift items up to 30 pounds to a height of 8 feet, and use your senses to taste or smell.

There are no specific vision requirements listed for this position.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Will be dealing with potentially irate customers on a daily basis.

Other:

• This position requires professionalism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with the customer and maintain your composure.