Deputy Clerk I

The Clerk of Courts Office is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to provide vital administrative support within the Superior and State Court Civil Division. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth and accurate flow of court operations by applying knowledge of routine court policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and categorizing cases, making docket entries, recording court documents, verifying files for completeness, posting fees, receiving payments, and receiving and processing eFiled documents. Just as important, you will be on the front line of service—assisting court users and ensuring they receive professional, timely, and respectful support.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in supporting the mission of the Clerk’s Office to serve the community with excellence.

• Receiving, processing, and maintaining a variety of court-related documents in assigned area of responsibility. Reviewing documents for proper signature, ensuring fields are completed, verifying standard or basic data and explains court documents. 
• Maintaining case file information, which may include: determining general case categories; making docket entries; assigning case numbers; case information data entry; and/or verification of electronically filed information. 
• Performing routine customer service and clerical duties, which may include: greeting customers; answering phones; making copies; filing; electronically scanning and transmitting paperwork; entering data and/or typing standard documents; preparing, sorting, and distributing mail. 
• Providing assistance to the public, attorneys, court personnel, and other interested parties regarding requests for information, information discrepancies, complaints, and other related information. 
• Assisting with maintaining caseloads for assigned area of responsibility. 
• Receiving payments, issuing receipts, recording and posting receipts. 
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

• High school diploma, or GED
• One year of office experience (court/legal experience preferred)
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Applicants must be minimum age 21
• License requirements upon attainment of position - Eligible to be sworn in as Deputy Clerk; GCIC Certification
• Incumbents to be bonded

• Legal and court experience
• Administrative experience
• Bookkeeping or recordkeeping experience
• Data experience

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
  
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
  
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
 
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $41,941 - $47,012