Judicial Clerk

JOB
The 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Kent County is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties both inside and outside the courtroom. This position provides skilled and complex legal clerical support under the direction of the Circuit Court Judges. Key Responsibilities: Schedule arraignments, hearings, conferences, depositions, trials, sentencings, and other court actions for a variety of case types, including felony criminal, domestic relations, juvenile, child protective, adoption, civil, and appeals casesPrepare and distribute correspondence and notices for scheduled court proceedingsDraft orders and other legal documents required to execute sentences and judgmentsRespond to inquiries in person, by phone, and in writing from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, law enforcement agencies, and other jurisdictionsUse computerized case management and video recording systems to maintain accurate case recordsRecall and close bench warrants as directedThis position is part of our HireReach selection process. Please check your email for the JOFI Assessment once you have applied.If you have already taken the assessment, you will not need to complete a new one.

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