Assistant Clerk

Class Definition: This class is accountable for performing a full range of tasks in reviewing and processing court documents and performing other administrative duties in a Probate Court.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of an employee of a higher grade.

Examples of Duties: Performs or may perform the following duties at the direction of the Judge: Assists in the review, evaluation and processing of a variety of Probate Court files including guardianship matters, terminations, adoptions and other children's probate matters; reviews and responds to inquiries from the public; coordinates and arranges appointment of counsel and other professionals as required by statute; schedules hearings; prepares file notes for the Judge; provides for the translation of documents; coordinates service of notice, including publication and certified mail notice; collects, scans, stores, retrieves and destroys official court records in accordance with statutory mandate and administrative policies and procedures; provides or oversees statistical reporting; acts as liaison with other state and governmental agencies; enters data into the CMS program; monitors compliance with pertinent laws, statutes and rules of practice; prepares correspondence, memos and decrees; makes bank deposits; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Knowledge, Skill and Ability: Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; computer skills.

Experience and Training:

General Experience: Two years of experience in the Probate Court system or related field.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s Degree.

2. A Master’s degree or law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.46 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person