Clerk of Court

Position open for Clerk of Court in Benson County. Position will be to fill a 2-year vacancy of a 4-year elected position. Position entails a wide variety of duties. Applicants must be a resident of Benson County or be willing to relocate to Benson County and become a qualified elector within 30 days of appointment. Position questions, applications and resumes should be submitted to the Benson County Auditor=s Office, PO Box 206, Minnewaukan, ND 58351 (Telephone: 701-473-5340). Job open until filled.

General Summary or Purpose

The Clerk of District Court is responsible for developing office operational procedures associated with all district court cases filed with district court and planning, directing organizing, and managing all department operations and personnel. If assigned, makes a verbatim record of district and juvenile court proceedings using audio recording equipment, creates and maintains annotations/tags, notes appearances and essential events during the proceedings. Performs courtroom duties. Supervises personnel directly or through designated supervisors.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

1. Plans, directs, organizes, supervises, and manages all department operations and personnel.

2. Performs, monitors, and supervises the daily functions and activities of court case management, records management, and court administration involving civil, criminal, traffic, or other cases from the initial filing of cases to final disposition.

3. Develops and coordinates the implementation of internal operating procedures and policies in the Clerk of District Court Office.

4. Carries out the duties of the office set by statute, rules, policies, and established procedures of the Supreme Court.

5. Supervises the financial aspect of case files including receipting and accounting for fees, fines, and bonds. Maintains financial records and prepares reports as required.

6. Assists in the development and monitors the Clerk of District Court budget.

7. Clerks hearings and accurately records court and jury trial proceedings through the use of audio recording equipment in-person or via remote recording as needed. May require travel to other counties within a unit for court proceedings assigned to a district judge or referee.

8. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma. Four years of related experience or any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions required.

Certifications or Licensing Requirements: (prior to job entry)

• Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge (recommended but not required)

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, policies, and procedures that pertain to the North Dakota Court System.
• Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the purpose and content of documents required and used within the court unit.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques used to maintain accurate, complete, and timely court records.
• Understanding and knowledge of county, state, and district court administrative and office procedures.
• Knowledge of the equipment and use of computers, office software and applications, and general office equipment.

Skill Requirements (recommended but not required)

• Management and leadership skills to effectively manage department and personnel.
• Planning and implementing new court operating procedures and methods.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and efficiently maintaining court records and files.
• Skilled in interpreting court system policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that will allow the individual to produce and present written and oral reports and serve as a liaison for the judicial district.
• Proficiently uses required software programs.
• Math skills relevant to budgeting.

Physical Requirements

• The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
• Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
• Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
• Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $4,809.00 - $5,413.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,809 - $5,413