Salary: $20.50 Hourly
Location : Delaware, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2400821
Department: Probate/Juvenile Court
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Objectives

Incumbent is responsible for performing the essential job functions as assigned. The main objective of a Deputy Clerk is to receive, prepare and process the legal documentation necessary for all case types in the Delaware County Probate Court. Incumbent will also interact with members of the public, law enforcement and government agencies either in person, by telephone or electronically. Incumbent reports to the Clerical Services Department Head and Probate Office Manager.
Job Standards

High School Education or equivalent is required; completion of a secondary education is preferred plus 1 year of work-related training or experience in an office environment with basic working knowledge of computer-related software, specifically Microsoft Office. Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures.
Essential Functions

• Processes the intake of applications, motions, petitions and other filings in matters in the Probate Court;
• Prepares and/or creates various legal documents, e.g. complaints, waivers, appointment orders, summons, judgment entries and orders, etc.;
• Serves as Assignment Commissioner to schedule hearings as needed;
• Receives filings and records date/time using official court timekeeping device;
• Receives, screens and directs incoming communications to appropriate person and/or department;
• Maintains positive working relationship with persons of diverse cultural, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Assists clients by providing information as to resources for assistance in filing or completing paperwork;
• Greets and directs clients to appropriate persons, departments or assists in seating courtroom;
• Performs case management functions using case management software; docketing, scheduling, entering data provide by departmental staff and other necessary functions;
• Assists others as directed, including staff who are absent to complete all clerical functions in a timely manner;
• Updates and inventories Probate Court files, manually and electronically;
• Manages the docket for the judicial officer and communicates changes to the appropriate personnel and parties;
• Provides other assistance to judicial officer as needed;
• Performs other tasks and/or assignments, including assisting Juvenile Court, as directed; and
• Process payments to the Court, including; cash, check and electronic payments.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V