Job Details

Deputy Court Clerk I

Assists the Municipal Court staff in the performance of routine clerical duties.

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Deputy Court Clerk.

This position is not designed as a safety sensitive position and is not subject to random drug screening.

Processes filing, answers phones, and responds to questions from the public, attorneys, various law enforcement agencies and other courts. Issues warrants and capias pro-fine warrants. Prepares signed warrants to go to records along with a warrant list. Servies as a backup on preparing the daily deposits. Prepares and mails out courtesy letters to defendants. Enters citations, warnings and complaints as needed. Dismiss and print judgments for probation and defensive driving files. Types and mails show cause letters as well as letters citing defendants to court. Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

Six to twelve months related experience or training in municipal court

One (1) year of business office environment experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to compose correspondence on routine matters with little to no errors

Ability to complete required reports with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Ability to handle stressful situations

Skilled in reading comprehension and interpreting legal terminology

Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment

Ability to handle large sums of money responsibly and competently

Ability to type twenty-four (24) wpm with a high degree of accuracy

Office business machines and equipment including personal computer, calculator, phone, copier, and fax machine, debit/credit card machine

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The noise level in the work environment varies according to the number of people present.