Deputy Clerk I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Liberty County Magistrate Court is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Deputy Clerk. This position provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Court while assisting the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies with court-related matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to remain calm and courteous in a busy public-service environment.

APPLY BY: 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 29

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Answers telephones and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
2. Assists customers in filing legal documents.
3. Keys and scans warrants, orders, and related documents into the case management system.
4. Collects and receipts filing fees and other fines.
5. Copies and mails court documents to appropriate parties.
6. Prepares and stamps outgoing mail, sorts, and processes incoming mail.
7. Schedules wedding appointments.
8. Types marriage certificates as needed.
9. Makes copies.
10. Shreds confidential documents.
11. Prepares a variety of letters and other correspondence, as needed.
12. Performs related duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching.  
• The employee frequently lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed indoors in an office.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Magistrate Court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of court records management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records. 
• Skill in providing customer service and handling difficult customers.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.

SALARY, SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position with a minimum starting salary of $38,771.20 ($18.64/hour). The typical work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Magistrate Court is located in the Liberty County Justice Center in downtown Hinesville, GA.

Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 
• 13 paid holidays 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance 
• Free term life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Health & wellness program

Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to [email protected].