Criminal Court Clerk

Nature of Job:

Preparing court docket, clerking for trials, filing, post and scan documents and clerking for First Appearance. Requires the ability to speak in public and use customer service skills with attorneys and defendants. Cross training will be provided to assist in various areas of the department. This position does require a court presence.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Answer inquiries from customers regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and hearing dates.

· Perform clerical duties in court; prepare dockets, secure information for judge.

· Prepare documents regarding to the outcomes of court proceedings.

· Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.

· Prepare dockets, attend court and prepare court minutes.

· Perform clerical duties in court specific to each case as required.

· Enter data as required for each court case, including E-filing.

· Prepare and post documents for outside agencies.

· Post and scan court case filings, documents and orders as required.

· Perform support functions for county court as needed.

· Ability to multi-task in the office an courtroom

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

· Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English language.

· Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license with a driving record acceptable to the Clerk’s Driving Policy and insurance program.

· Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.

· A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications except for the Florida Driver’s License requirement.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license with a driving record acceptable to the Clerk’s Driving Policy and insurance program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of MS Word, Attention to Detail, PC Proficiency, General Math Skills.

· Ability to maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Effectively work/communicate with outside agencies in a professional manner

· Ability to maintain a constant state of awareness to enhance worker productivity, safety and health.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed indoors but requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust. May be required to travel as needed to remote locations.

Risk/Safety Conditions:

See above Working Conditions

Essential Physical Activities:

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person