Assistant Clerk of Court

Clerical And Administrative Support Worker

Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of routine clerical and administrative support work for the Municipal Court. Benefits: Paid Annual and Sick Leave 12 paid holidays per year Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26. PEBA Retirement 401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Life Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Plan Health Savings Account

Assists with the orderly flow of all court proceedings. Serves as backup for other staff members as necessary. Examines court documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency. Assists in processing dispositions and sentences in the Court's case management system. Prepares and maintains court dockets for upcoming court dates. Receives payments and issues receipts. Post and process payments and balance the settlement report at the end of each day. Responds to inquiries in person, by e-mail, and by telephone. Acts as liaison between the court, the public, and other parties to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Provides the level of customer service necessary without giving legal advice. Processes and prepares all applications for alternative sentencing programs. Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence to law or court procedures, prepares case folders, and posts, files, or routes documents. Secures information for judges, and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court, and instructs parties when to appear in court. Assist in notifying the solicitor's office of cases heard in General Sessions. Assist in recording case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees. Process NRVCs and follow up by mailing the same to the defendant, and if not satisfied in 15 days, to the SC Department of Motor Vehicles. Assist in processing bench warrants for those tried in absence and transmit them to the city to be served. Assist in handling correspondence for the department. Operates a variety of equipment and machines including a personal computer system, 10-key calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine, recording system, dictating machines, tape recorder, etc. Uses a variety of tools and supplies including diagrams, entry books, file cabinets, pens, pencils, charts, forms, programs, schedules, etc.; and a variety of computer software including word processing and specialized court software.

Additional Job Functions

As a team member, is required to fill in other positions within the department when needed. Performs related duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with course work in typing and/or general office practices with two (2) years prior work experience in clerical, secretarial, paralegal or administrative work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.