court support specialist

Verified Credentials

Job DescriptionPosition: Court Support SpecialistCorporate Office: Lakeville, MNPosition Classification: Hourly (Full-Time)Category: OperationsPrimary Purpose of the JobTo retrieve and process public court records from Minnesota courthouses by accessing Public Access Terminals and following standard operating procedures, supporting the accurate and efficient completion of search requests; work is conducted at the courthouse on a daily basis.Supervisory ResponsibilityDoes not directly supervise team members.Essential Duties<ul><li>Daily travel to an assigned Minnesota courthouse to review and retrieve public records in designated public areas; no dedicated workstation or office space is provided.</li><li>Accurately retrieve and process court search results according to standard operating procedures.</li><li>Ensure timely and complete processing of all assigned search results.</li><li>Maintain high attention to detail while reviewing and reporting search results.</li><li>Communicate professionally and courteously with internal team members.</li><li>Stay informed of current policies and procedures.</li><li>Continued professional development through ongoing training and education.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.</li><li>Excellent communication skills &ndash; written, verbal, and in-person.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC use.</li></ul>Required Education and Experience<ul><li>High school diploma or GED equivalent.</li></ul>Travel Requirements<ul><li>Reliable transportation for daily courthouse travel (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM &ndash; 4:30 PM)</li></ul>Physical and Mental Demands<ul><li>Maintain a professional demeanor, attitude, and appearance.</li><li>Prolonged periods of sitting and standing at a desk and while working on a computer.</li><li>Ability to lift and carry work equipment up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.</li><li>Regular and predictable attendance.</li><li>Regular interaction with other team members, including spontaneous and planned video meetings.</li><li>Ability to effectively perform responsibilities under occasionally stressful situations, including meeting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual standards and workload expectations.</li><li>Ability to work any shift and required overtime based on business needs.</li></ul>This job description does not include the marginal functions of the job that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities, including regular and reliable attendance, are essential job functions and are a requirement. To perform this job successfully, the team member must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed in this job description are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is subject to modification at any time.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $16.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Court Support Specialist

CITY OF LEON VALLEY

Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Court Clerk. Under the general supervision of the Senior Court Clerk. This position is responsible for assisting with the City&rsquo;s day-to-day operations of the business office and municipal court. This position processes heavy volumes of municipal court citations and transactions and performs various administrative duties. Qualified person must have knowledge of municipal court proceedings.Requirements:<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>Knowledge of municipal court proceedings.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of basic operational, technical, and office processes.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Over one-year of municipal court experience.</li><li>Texas Municipal Court Certification.</li><li>Working knowledge of InCode, Court Management Software,</li><li>Preferred Bilingual: English/Spanish</li></ul>Duties:<ul><li>Assist with all court activities by performing complicated administrative duties and clerical functions.</li><li>Provides ministerial support and data entry for all court activities.</li><li>Assist with processing court cases and prepares documents for all court proceedings.</li><li>Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues.</li><li>Assist Judge in the courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity.</li><li>Processes utility billing, municipal court cases, and other departmental payments.</li><li>Performs end-of-day daily cash reports and close out reports.</li><li>Assist customers with questions of business office practices, city codes and policies, park reservation system, and other departmental operations.</li></ul>If you possess the necessary skills and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply for this position. For a complete copy of the job description and employment application, visit the city&rsquo;s website at https://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/hr/page/employment-opportunities.This position is open until filled. AA/EOE/ADAJob Type: Full-timePay: $20.50 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>457(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do have working knowledge of municipal court proceedings?</li><li>Do you have over one-year of municipal court work experience?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Municipal Court: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Bilingual: English and Spanish (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Texas Municipal Court Clerks Certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>San Antonio, TX 78238 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Municipal Court Clerk

Columbus Consolidated Government

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Major Duties and Responsibilities</h2></div>
<div>This position is responsible for providing in and out of court support for Superior &amp; State Civil and Criminal proceedings for the three highest-level courts of Muscogee County.<ul><li>
Provides in and out of court support for Superior &amp; State Civil and Criminal proceedings for the three highest-level courts of Muscogee County.
</li><li>Coordinates case intake activities; oversees the processing of all superior court criminal court cases, including the filing of court documents, issuance of required documents, and accurate recording of all relevant case information and history; reviews, evaluates, and accepts or rejects submission of court cases and documents based upon legal sufficiency of documents presented; ensures all required preliminary steps have been taken prior to accepting submission; monitors processing of cases to ensure timeliness and compliance with relevant laws; prepares case files for court proceedings.
</li><li>Coordinates all court case-related activities with judges, private attorneys, prosecutors, public defenders, state and local law enforcement agencies, local and state probation, state pardons and paroles, administrative office of the courts, Georgia Superior Court Clerks Authority, Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Corrections, GCIC, lower courts of Muscogee County, general public and other court patrons, and all other appropriate agencies and individuals.
</li><li>Attends Superior &amp; State Civil and Criminal hearings, arraignments, probation revocations, civil and criminal verdicts, coordinates courtroom activities with the judge, attorneys, and other participants.?
</li><li>Strikes civil and criminal juries; records all jury, civil and criminal verdicts, motions, orders, and all other directives of the presiding judge. Receives, reviews, and corrects, when necessary, all lower court warrants and documents for proceeding into Superior &amp; State Courts. Researches and responds to all written and verbal inquiries from and assists judges, attorneys, law enforcement, defendants, prosecutors, public defenders, state and local agencies, chic, and other court patrons about court policies, procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings, resolving complaints and addressing issues, fines, and costs due, retrieval and interpreting computerized case history information.?
</li><li>Reviews legal documents and court files to determine readiness for hearings, trial, judgments, and other dispositions, checks for timeliness, fulfillment of all notice requirements, completeness of required documentation, compliance with state law, rules, regulations, and procedures.
</li><li>Prepares court orders for the review and signature of the presiding judge.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Knowledge of general legal terminology and required record-keeping procedures.
</li><li>Knowledge of modern office procedures. Skill in operating numerous complex computer systems, copiers, printers, facsimile machines, high-speed and flatbed scanners. Skill in dealing with the public.?
</li><li>Knowledge of state and local court systems. Ability to analyze information and data and to resolve problems Ability to understand, interpret and explain to others Georgia laws, rules, policies, and procedures necessary to perform duties as mandated in manual of the council of superior court clerks of Georgia- four volumes of laws, rules that embody over 10,000 pages.?
</li><li>Skill in Uniform Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court rules, rules of the Administrative Office of the Courts, rules of GCIC and NCIC, rules and regulations of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Authority, rules of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and others.
</li><li>Skill in resolving high-stress situations requiring the ability to make immediate decisions.
</li><li>Skill in meeting constant, critical, legally required deadlines. Knowledge of court and government computer applications.
</li><li>Skill in oral and written communication and coordination with the public, other court personnel, management, public officials, judges, state agencies, attorneys, pro se litigants (representing themselves), family members, crime victims, juveniles, and others.?
</li><li>Analytical abilities.?
</li><li>Ability to handle multi-tasking of variety of duties occurring simultaneously.
</li><li>Ability to organize, manage detailed work accurately.?
</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective, trusted working relationships with judges, court personnel, attorneys, parties to actions, public, external agencies, other employees, and others.?
</li><li>Ability to interact with persons charged with and/or convicted of serious misdemeanors and felonies.?
</li><li>Ability to work after-hours on-call and out-of-town.
</li><li>Ability to understand, use and train others in the use of and retrieval of information from the court case management system, the Clerk's internet website for the Muscogee County Courts, and Microsoft Office.
</li></ul></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Educational and Training Requirements</h2></div>
<div>Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Physical Requirements</h2></div>
<div>The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.? Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
<ul><li>Climbing &ndash; ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.?
</li><li>Crouching &ndash; bending body forward by bending leg, spine.?</li><li>
Feeling &ndash; perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.?
</li><li>Grasping &ndash; applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.?
</li><li>Handling &ndash; picking, holding, or working with whole hand.?
</li><li>Hearing 1 &ndash; perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.?
</li><li>Kneeling &ndash; bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.?
</li><li>Lifting &ndash; raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.?
</li><li>Manual Dexterity &ndash; picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.?
</li><li>Mental Acuity &ndash; ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.?
</li><li>Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.?
</li><li>Pushing &ndash; use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.</li><li>
Reaching &ndash; extending hands or arms in any direction.?
</li><li>Repetitive Motion &ndash; substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.?
</li><li>Speaking &ndash; expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.?
</li><li>Standing &ndash; for sustained periods of time.?
</li><li>Stooping &ndash; bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.?
</li><li>Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word?.</li><li>
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.?
</li><li>Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
</li></ul>The work is typically performed in an office or a courtroom.</div></div></div>

Deputy Clerk II - G115 - State ARP

City of Allen

JOB
 HIRING RANGE: $19.71 - $24.15 HOURLYFULL SALARY RANGE: $19.71 - $28.59 HOURLYTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVEDThe City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"People First– Giving priority to othersRespect– Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity– Serving with honesty, trust and hard workDeliver– Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel– Creating an innovative and improving work environmentThe purpose of this position is to assist with the operations of the Municipal Court. This is accomplished by providing customer service, support, and maintaining records and databases. This position provides increased responsibility of duties such as maintaining all necessary database and paperwork for the City of Allen Municipal Court, creating warrants, scheduling court dates, controlling court dockets, processing court appearance bonds and coordinating other activities as needed. This position will be cross-trained to perform the duties of Bond Clerk, Warrant Clerk and Docket Clerk, in order to rotate positions as necessary. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Provide departmental support for various areas by assisting with customer service, entering data, providing computer support, resolving problems, and attending municipal court sessions to process paperwork as required.Assist the public by retrieving information and files, providing general information regarding the scheduling of court activities, defensive driving, warrants and processing extensions; assists the public in problem solving and research activities.Assist with the processing, posting, balancing, reconciliation, and deposit of various payments for court services and citations.Provide staff assistance to the Court Administrator/Court Supervisor; prepare periodic reports of municipal court activities; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate.Maintain working knowledge and understanding of state laws, local laws/regulations and legal opinions basic to municipal court operations (i.e., Texas Traffic Laws, Texas Criminal Laws, Texas Alcohol Beverage Code, City Ordinance, and Attorney General Opinions).Perform various administrative tasks requiring interaction and coordination with departmental staff, Judge, Prosecutor offices and other City departments such as Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works, Animal Control, Environmental Services and other related agencies.Perform related duties as required and all other duties as assigned.Additional essential functions as it relates to the respective area or workWarrantsCreate Capias, Capias Pro Fines, Bench Warrants, Failures to Appear and Violations of Promises to Appear, for Judge's signature.Maintain warrant database and filing system.Prepare and mail warrant courtesy notices and other correspondence.Steer activities associated with warrant lists for the Allen Police Department, and the Texas Warrant Roundup.DocketsSchedule cases, summon defendants and witnesses, and prepare case files for court hearings, create and maintain database and filing system for Junked Vehicle cases, Property Hearings, Vehicle Impound Inventories, Animal Seizures, Administrative Warrants, and Emergency Protective Orders.Prepare and mail Show Cause Hearing notices and Past Due Violation notices.Schedule cases for Trials by a Judge and Jury Trials including summoning juries and preparing trial documents.Prepare and submit appeals and transcripts to the Collin County District Clerk's Office.Attend municipal court sessions to process paperwork as required.BondsProcess court appearance bonds, jail cash and surety bonds, time served orders, community service orders, and indigency orders.Successfully navigate cases through the Bond Forfeiture process up to and including Judgment Nisi stage.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Knowledge of: City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to the Court system.Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.Skill in: Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.Reading and understanding City, State and Federal rules and regulations.Creating, preparing, writing, and proofing reports, documents, and correspondence.Working well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.Effectively communicating in both oral and written format.Physical Demands / Work Environment: This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation.Work is primarily performed in a standard, climate-controlled office setting.Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with frequent standing and walking.Frequent use of hand and fingers to operate computers and other office equipment.Visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.Verbal and auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone.Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, or pulling to access materials or equipment.Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible weights frequently.Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Senior Deputy Court Clerk

Chelan County Human Resources

Please apply on the Chelan County Website. Applications from Indeed will not be considered. https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/human-resources/jobsFirst Review Date On: November 7th, 2025Salary; PW07 Steps 2-4 $4,296.00 - $4,692.74 Longevity Steps 5-8 $4,906.12 - $5,612.41SUMMARYResponsible for performing a full range of financial and clerical tasks in the office of the County Clerk/Clerk of the Superior Court; exercise independent judgment and decision making within authorized limits. Perform a wide variety of confidential complex duties, technical data entry, accounting, legal clerical and varied office/court support to assist the public, judges, court commissioners, prosecutors, attorneys and other agencies and contribute to the smooth, efficient continuity of day-to-day operations. Must have a high level of listening and writing skills. Work involves access to highly confidential information. These positions require substantial on-the-job training and experience. Assists and carries out tasks in a court of law by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following general range of tasks assigned but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Legal Clerks are given significant discretion, within the scope of the Clerk&rsquo;s policies and procedures in the performance of their duties. Supervision and guidance are received from the Clerk and/or the management team. Provide administrative support to four (4) Superior Court departments covering criminal, civil, domestic and juvenile matters which involves a large volume of documents for processing through the Clerk&rsquo;s office, many of which contain highly confidential information.</li><li>Provide customer service and assist those who have inquires either by telephone or in person on a variety of topics and within the boundaries of Clerk&rsquo;s policies and procedures in relationship to court cases, filing legal documents, paying fees and/or fines and referring to other applicable agencies or departments. Answer a multi-line telephone. Must research court files and records, retrieve and dispense information requested by officers of the Court and the general public. Determine proper course of action by reviewing for conformity of procedure and form, interpret and implement a variety of fiscal and legal documents submitted to the court. Have the ability to explain procedures or forms. Act as a liaison with other government officials, consultants, county employees, attorneys, probation officers, law enforcement personnel, lay persons and other court personnel.</li><li>Responsible for determining schedules, calendaring pending cases to be heard by the Judges and Court Commissioners and preparing court calendars on a daily and weekly basis. Maintain rigid time schedules on a daily basis in regard to court calendars and schedules. Attend court proceedings, prepare the official court record of proceedings, referred to as Clerk&rsquo;s Minutes reflecting judicial rulings, process and maintain exhibits. Announce the opening of the court proceedings, administer oaths as directed by the Court. Attends off-site, specialized judicial proceedings at a secure facility as required. Control and maintain digital audio recordings, attest, process, and distribute legal documents from court proceedings, including court orders such as a variety of protection orders, restraining orders, a variety of writs and bench warrants. Review and determine whether or not the legal requirements are adhered to allow execution on a judgment, real and personal property, orders of sale, abstracts, attachments, and writs of garnishment.</li><li>Responsible for hearing and writing accurate minutes of special set and non-jury trials in all case types. Must be knowledgeable in non-jury trial protocols and procedures to include marking, announcing for identification and securing exhibits, controlling and maintaining the courts audio recording system. Must have the ability to identify the proper security protocols for securing and handling drugs, weapons, bio-hazards and valuables during hearings and take appropriate action to implement those protocols if they are not being met. Multi-tasking by monitoring the handling of exhibits and documents by parties in the courtroom. Must maintain emotions when viewing graphic and often gruesome photos and electronic media exhibits dealing with children and violent crimes; as well as exhibits that may have strong repulsive odors. As well as remaining detached and unaffected emotionally during hearings.</li><li>Must have an extensive understanding of trial courtroom protocols and procedures involving all types of hearings in addition to jury trials and juries, including but not limited to: Motions in Limine, Voir Dire, peremptory challenges, and jury instructions. At all times exhibit emotionally neutral expression to the jury. While clerking a jury trial, must conform to the schedule of the court.</li><li>Responsible for receiving, reviewing, organizing, routing, responding to correspondence and processing criminal, civil, domestic, probate, adoption, paternity and juvenile filings. Verify and validate documents for required information, accuracy and completeness for timely scanning. Review, issue, sign and process bench warrants and subpoenas. Determine requirements, compile, prepare and/or issue various notices and documents, which may include but are not limited to dismissal orders and court calendars. Prepare and maintain confidential files as required by statute or directed by the Court and/or the Clerk.</li><li>Analyze, process and accurately enter into case management application, complex technical data, recording case activity to include but not limited to court&rsquo;s orders, judgments, warrants of arrest, abstracts of judgment, writs of execution on both real and personal property.</li><li>Maintain files ensuring that all documentation is filed appropriately and is accessible in hardcopy, electronic and microfilm format. Archive and destroy files pursuant to Washington State retention schedule.</li><li>Be able to train new employees. Make recommendations for training, planning, directing and evaluating work of new employees.</li><li>Serve as Passport Agent: Agents must be approved by the U.S. Department of State under specific criteria and qualifications and are trained to follow procedures and detailed practices by following and upholding legal responsibilities as an Acceptance Agent; accepting and properly allocating only authorized fees as established by the U.S. Department of State; making passport records available to the U.S. Department of State Office of the Inspector General for review, monitoring, audit or investigation; staying current on procedures via training, newsletters, and notices from Passport Services.</li><li>An agent is also responsible for verifying acceptable photographs; able to identify and screen evidence of U.S. citizenship; giving oaths; ensuring that all documents are handled and stored securely and that the applicant&rsquo;s personal identifiable information is protected; able to identify and notify the agency of suspected fraudulent behavior and/or information; ensures that all materials needed to process the application are correctly submitted and attends mandatory annual training.</li><li>New incumbents must successfully complete a six (6) month introductory/probationary period.</li></ul>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy, understand and follow Statutes, State and Local Court Rules governing Clerk&rsquo;s office operation and maintain confidentially in all work matters. Proficiency in handling multiple priorities and duties requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, without regular direction.Ability to deescalate and communicate effectively with all facets of the public including those that are affected by drugs, alcohol, volatile, angry, suicidal, etc.Ability to compose clear, effective written explanations of procedures, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, apply guidelines to operational requirements, and disseminate this information to the public. Work in a fast paced, multi-task environment with constant re-prioritizing while remaining calm in potentially very stressful situations. Work effectively as a team member in a customer service atmosphere. Maintain composure and communicate effectively with people who may be upset, confrontational, angry or abusive. Meet stringent deadlines.Proficiently operate copier, scanner, and common office equipment, utilize a computer and various software programs to scan, input and retrieve information, type reports and correspondence, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, SCOMIS, JIS, JABS, OnBase, Enterprise Justice (Odyssey Navigator), BIT, CalReader, CalMaker and designated internet sites.Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance. Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes and be able to work over 40 hours in a work week, if required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociates degree in judicial, public or business administration or a related field along with 1-2 years of experience in court operations or closely related field; or a combination of legal education, experience and training that provides the necessary skills to perform the job may substitute for educational requirement.Related education and experience may be counted toward the experience guidelines above at the discretion of the Clerk.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPrior to employment the successful candidate must pass a criminal background check. At time of appointment the successful candidate must possess a valid Washington State Driver&rsquo;s License and have the ability to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of Chelan County in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret legal documents such as court orders, prepare reports, correspondence and simple instructions, effectively respond to inquiries or complaints from public, state agencies or members of the business community. A bilingual candidate in English/Spanish is a plus. If you speak a second language you may be asked to interpret in the performance of your job duties.COMMUNICATION:Professionally and tactfully communicate with co-workers, public, outside agencies, attorneys and judges both verbally and in writing. Excellent spelling and handwriting skills. Communicate clearly and succinctly with judges. Openly communicate with supervisor(s). Able to communicate calmly with people in highly emotional states.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals quickly and accurately.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems with the flexibility to adapt and respond to changing and sometimes stressful situations; understand and carry out detailed, involved written or oral instructions using common sense. Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists; to interpret State Laws, WAC&rsquo;s and Court Rules; ability to evaluate and understand technical instructions and instructional manuals.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and lift up and or move up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. The position requires the employee to stand and/or sit for 8 plus hours per day, 5 days per week. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision - vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds on a regular basis to lift/carry/move objects, files and other material.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment, providing service to the public. The employee has daily direct contact with people who may exhibit aggressive, or hostile behaviors, such as profanity, verbal abuse, and angry outbursts. The work environment is often hectic and stressful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in a stressful, fast-paced office or courtroom environment. Requires clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately both in-person and on the telephone. Potentially hazardous conditions may be present when exposed to violent or hostile individuals, including but not limited to MRSA, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases while in the courtroom.Job Type: Full-timePay: $4,296.00 - $5,612.41 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Clerk

Jackson County - Circuit/Family/Probate Court

Seeking strong customer service and problem solving skills to provide customer support services to Friend of the Court clientele and perform a variety of tasks related to processing court orders and support monies. Coursework beyond high school in data processing, accounting, human services, computer science, or paralegal work and the ability to de-escalate situations involving highly emotional individuals preferred.Easily apply through our job board at www.bsaonline.com by entering your contact information and uploading your resume.This position provides customer support services to Friend of the Court clientele, answering questions in person, by telephone, or by responding to mail and faxes. Reviews and processes court orders assuring proper actions have been taken and credit given. Provides a variety of other support services to Friend of the Court staff.. Essential functions include but are not limited to: 1. Answer personal and telephone inquiries; see clients in person on a walk-in basis. Answers procedural questions, explains medical demand process and may assist clients with paperwork. Responds to other agency inquiries (employers, Dept. of Health &amp; Human Services, Prosecutors, County Clerk, private attorneys, judges, etc.) 2. Processes and reviews orders of the court ensuring proper actions were taken and credited. 3. Performs MiCSES reconciliation processes including preparing bank deposit and processing EFT monies, credit card payments and any other debit or credits to the FOC Child Support Bank account. Contacts bank and clients regarding NSF checks and monitors collection of same. Makes NSF referrals to Prosecuting Attorney as required. 4. Receives all payments, including bonds, from multiple sources and posts them to the computer system 5. Prepares bench warrants for LEIN. 6. Serves as a mandated reporter for CPS.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer some coursework beyond high school in one or more of the following areas: data processing, accounting, human services, computer science or paralegal work.Experience: Two to three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting, data processing, human services, customer service/support, paralegal work or related area. Proficient computer and typing skills. Ability to type 45 wpm preferred.Other Requirements: Valid Michigan Driver&rsquo;s License. Ability to become a Notary Public.Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:<ul><li>Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, Fax, etc.</li><li>Photographic, audio and video equipment.</li><li>Computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, database entry and maintenance and financial applications.</li><li>Ability to use OnBase imaging software.</li><li>Ability to de-escalate situations involving highly emotional individuals.</li></ul>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS:This is a non-exempt, Pay Grade E, AFSCME Bargaining Unit position offering excellent benefits, including investment plan options, PTO accrual and paid holidays upon hire! All other benefits including use of accrued PTO and insurance (medical/prescription/dental/vision/life and disability insurance) effective following 90 days of employment and successfully passing the probationary period.CORE BENEFITS (provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&amp;D; Long-Term Disability; Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Accounts; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield &amp; ID Shield.Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County's health plan with proof of other coverage are eligible for a $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit.Full time employees are offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS). The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually.For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/439/Employment-BenefitsWe are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. For details about PSLF, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceWe're a great place to work and great place to live - check us out!Join our team, our values, our purpose - Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:* Quality &amp; Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them. * Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services. * Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.To learn more, search &quot;LIVE, WORK, PLAY JACKSON, MI&quot; or go to https://www.mijackson.org/31/Live-Work-PlayJob Type: Full-timePay: From $19.18 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

SUPPORT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - FOC

City of Mesa

JOB
 There are current vacancies in the Customer Service Unit and Court Operations Unit; this recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list for future vacancies. If assigned to Court Operations, you will be required to work Fridays/Weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis. If assigned to Court Operations, because of access to the Mesa Police Department and the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required. First review of applications will be on Monday, October 27, 2025. A Court Specialist performs a variety of responsible, highly skilled clerical and paraprofessional tasks including administrative, judicial support, and public contact duties in one of the operational divisions within the Municipal Court. Assignments require a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy in performing administrative details within established time constraints while complying with strict Court policies and procedures. The Court Specialist position is responsible for performing related duties as required. Customer Service Unit Assignment: Provide customer service to court visitors in person and on the phone. Manage and reconcile a cash drawer daily. Conducts civil traffic arraignments for uncontested civil traffic and parking violations at the customer service counter according to Administrative Order 2014-102. Accessing and interpreting a credit report. Reconciles the daily financial report by verifying amounts to be refunded or transferred. Reviews financial and other computer transactions and electronic documentation on a case to ensure that computer records correspond, and when errors are identified, routes the issue accordingly. Reviews reports for driver’s license suspensions, traffic school completions, fines paid in full, and restitution disbursement to victims. Processes and provides certified copy requests within legally required timelines. Successful applicants will be required to train and cover in all areas of Customer Service which include, but are not limited to Records, Collections, Civil Traffic, Protective Orders, and Finance on a rotating basis throughout the year. Court Operations Unit Assignment: Provide administrative support daily to judicial officers in the courtroom. Prepares the jury assembly room for jurors; coordinates the Jury Panel for Jury Duty; prepares Jury Preliminary and Final instructions and verdict slips; and acts as Bailiff for court actions as required. Accesses information from a computerized records system to obtain criminal information such as criminal charges, hearing dates, warrants, motor vehicle information, and criminal histories. Processes various petitions and appeals documentation within strict time restraints. Upon court order, assign public defenders and process orders. Keep track statistically of public defender appointments. Operates a motor vehicle when driving to and from the Mesa Police Department Jail. An employee assigned to Court Operations will be required to work Fridays, Holidays, and/or weekends on a rotating schedule throughout the year. Successful applicants will be required to train and cover in all criminal courtrooms on a rotating basis throughout the year.A Court Specialist must thoroughly understand the full scope of the procedures and processes of the court to interact effectively with the public, City Prosecutor's Office, law enforcement, attorneys, governmental agencies, staff within the Mesa Municipal Court and other City employees. This position provides clerical support to judicial and administrative personnel. The interpersonal communications in this classification requires considerable judgement, tact, patience, and professionalism when providing information and clarification concerning court rules, Arizona revised statutes, City ordinances, and general court and criminal justice processes. This position responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive customer inquiries or issues, including dealing with stressful situations, in a fair, tactful, and professional manner. Employees in this class are expected to exercise professional discretion while performing day-to-day activities independently within established guidelines and procedures with minimal supervision. A Court Specialist must be responsible and devoted to excellence, possess the initiative to prioritize assignments, and work cohesively with coworkers to ensure completion of work. Court Specialists may be tasked with assisting the lead court specialist and supervisor with training new employees. This class receives general supervision from a Court Supervisor and Lead Court Specialist through meetings, reports, and conferences regarding volume, accuracy, and timeliness of work completed and compliance with legal standards and policies. This class is FLSA nonexempt.Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) clerical or paraprofessional experience involving public contact, customer service, or payment processing. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two years of experience. Good (1-3 years) experience operating a personal computer (PC) and word processing software.Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (Court Operations Unit Assignment). For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. If assigned to Court Operations, because one of the locations is at the Mesa Police Department Jail, successful completion of a background investigation is required. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Knowledge of general court processes and experience in a court setting is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desirable.

Court Specialist

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