What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk position at Circuit Court Clerk's Office?
Job Overview
As a Deputy Clerk, you’ll help keep court operations organized, accurate, and accessible. You’ll support case processing, maintain official records, assist court users, and handle administrative tasks with care and discretion. Your work will help court staff and the public navigate procedures efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Process filings and enter case information into legal case management systems; review documents for completeness and route them appropriately.
- Maintain case files, perform legal research, and support legal drafting and litigation-related administrative work as assigned.
- Assist with courtroom procedure, prepare records for hearings, and provide clear, professional customer service to court users.
- Handle data entry, word processing, typing, filing, cash handling, and routine office tasks while protecting confidential information.
- Your impact: Accurate records and responsive service help court staff manage cases and help the public understand and follow court procedures.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Microsoft Office proficiency and experience with office administration, clerical work, data entry, filing, and word processing.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, procedural law, legal research, and courtroom procedure.
- Legal administrative experience is valuable; paralegal experience, litigation support, or legal case management experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience and cash handling skills are helpful.
Pay: From $15.76 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person