Justice Court Clerk

Salary: $19.02 Hourly
Location : 217 N. 27TH STREET, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202600453
Department: Justice Court
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MFPE-CH
Number of Vacancies: 1


Description


Under the general supervision of the Justice Court Supervisor and Justice Court Judge perform technical office work in administrative support for the Court relating to the preparation and processing of court cases.


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Examples of Duties

• Attend court and assist the Judge with court proceedings; keep detailed entries of all court hearings;
• Enter court proceedings into computerized information system; prepare and/or maintain court notes, and related court documents;
• Prepare cases for review hearing; assign hearing and trial dates;
• Establish payment schedules; receive payment of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees. Record, receipt and deposit payments according to established court procedures;
• Ensures compliance for all criminal violations including but not limited to: DUI (driving under the influence) and MIP (minors in possession) Drug and Partner Family Assault violations in the Justice Court; Assists all parties to explain how they can comply with court orders, enroll them in treatment programs and classes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from high school or GED; and
• One (1) years' experience in the performance of multifaceted office support or detailed secretarial duties; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Occupational experience in a legal setting or additional training in secretarial and/or office management coursework desired.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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