Assistant Court Clerk
SUMMARY

This is a highly technical position. The Assistant Court Clerk must have the ability to perform all duties and essential functions in a manner consistent with the Municipal Division’s department’s mission. The ability to accept responsibility, to make decisions and to effectively prioritize work. Interpersonal communications, verbal and written, with a diverse range of people, including the proper handling of emotional situations; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees and citizens contacted in the course of work; meeting the public tactfully, and courteously answering questions in person and over the telephone

Assistant Court Clerk (1 positions)

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Range: $20.00 an hour (based on experience and education)
• Open until filled.

The Assistant Court Clerk must conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing with customers at the window and on the phone; be responsible for incoming calls daily and must be able to multitask as needed; be responsible for data entry for all tickets; generate letters and other correspondence to defendants for missed court dates; responsible for all data entry for the court department with regard to tickets and anything else as delegated by the court administrator; file warrants and other cases as delegated by the court administrator; submit any deposit over $100.00 to Finance Department daily; must be able to handle large amounts of cash and reconcile daily; will handle all payments at the traffic violation bureau; will process attorney entries; will process new bonds for all new cases each docket date; will assist as needed with activating warrants. The position requires focus and the ability to handle a constant workload daily.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five years minimum experience in a municipal court department; experience as a Court Clerk; working knowledge of Show Me Court and IMDSPLUS software.

Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person