General Clerk

The General Clerk in the District Office provides clerical support to process court documents, schedule court hearings and assist the District Justice in Court procedures.

• Receives/processes criminal complaints filed by general public and local police. 
• Processes bail monies posted at/or following arraignment hearings. 
• Receives/processes request for hearing continuances, change of venue, etc. from defense or prosecuting attorneys regarding criminal cases. 
• As necessary, issues criminal warrants on defendants. 
• Receives/proceeses non-trafflc citations, 
• Schedules appropriate hearlng/date/tlme or accepts/processes payment of fines. 
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public.
• Strong and accurate typing and data processing skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to handle money.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage machine, etc.)

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• One to two years of administrative experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle laws and regulations.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of standard district court procedures and policies
• Able to provide procedural information without providing legal advice.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic Word skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Basic Internet skills 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of between 20 and 250 feet, work with an uncommon level of noise, and drive a vehicle.  On rare occasions, the employee will need to push items weighing up to 30 pounds or lift items up to 30 pounds to a height of 8 feet, and use your senses to taste or smell.  

There are no specific vision requirements listed for this position.  

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Will be dealing with potentially irate customers on a daily basis.

Other:

• This position requires professionalism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with the customer and maintain your composure.