What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISTRICT COURT CLERK I position at Lewis and Clark County?
Brief Description
The Clerk of Court is recruiting for a District Court Clerk to join their team! Under general supervision from the Clerk of the District Court, this position performs a variety of court support duties and clerical tasks.
Who We Are
The Clerk of District Court office is a constitutionally required office mandated, by statute, to perform the following duties:
Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!
Includes:
Other Benefits
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical experience. Associates degree in Office Technology or equivalent and legal office and/or court experience preferred.
Summary
Duties
Examples of Knowledge
Duties are generally performed in an office environment where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copiers, scanner, microfilm reader, fax machines and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with co-workers, attorneys and citizens.
Application Instructions
Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. https://www.lccountymt.gov/hr/jobs.html
The following items are required along with the on-line application:
Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer
The Clerk of Court is recruiting for a District Court Clerk to join their team! Under general supervision from the Clerk of the District Court, this position performs a variety of court support duties and clerical tasks.
Who We Are
The Clerk of District Court office is a constitutionally required office mandated, by statute, to perform the following duties:
- Keep records and set the schedules of District Court;
- Take charge of and safely keep or dispose of all books, indexes, and papers filed in the Clerk's Office;
- Attend court sessions;
- Properly enter all orders, judgment, and decrees for the record;
- Act as Jury Commissioner;
- Receipt and disburse child support, maintenance, and other trust accounts;
- Issue and record marriage licenses.
Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!
Includes:
- Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
- Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
- High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
- PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
- Retirement plans;
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
- Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
- Wellness Screening Incentive;
- Gym Membership Reimbursement;
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool | Federal Student Aid
Other Benefits
- Working in a fast-paced environment;
- Cost of living increases;
- Market adjustments;
- Step based wage increases;
- Paid parental leave.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical experience. Associates degree in Office Technology or equivalent and legal office and/or court experience preferred.
Summary
Duties
- Performs reception duties, including answering the telephone, greeting citizens and responding to questions;
- Cash receipting; scans and indexes documents;
- Issues receipts; maintains court records and index of court records;
- Files dockets; prepares files for microfilming/scanning;
- Enters orders, opinions and judgments in appropriate dockets;
- Determines the prevailing party in judgments and assesses fees based on those judgments;
- Maintains index of court records;
- Processes mail;
- Processes defaults and default judgments, motions for summary judgment and Motions for judgment on the pleadings;
- Maintains accounts; accepts applications for informal probate;
- Issues orders admitting the will and appointing personal representatives and directing letters to the applicant;
- Prepares bills for individual accounts;
- Prepares statistical and summary reports based on court proceedings;
- Compiles and tabulates data for reports;
- Assists in court accounting processes, including posting, checking, and balancing accounts;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of Knowledge
- Knowledge of Montana Code Annotated;
- District Court policies and procedures;
- County policies and procedures;
- Court clerical practices and procedures;
- Business English, spelling, grammar and math;
- Confidentiality regulations and practices applicable to court proceedings.
- Ability to use common office machines;
- Operate computer systems and related software, including word processing;
- Proprietary court and spreadsheet programs;
- Draft legal forms and documents according to prescribed standards;
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing;
- Follows verbal and written instructions;
- Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and citizens.
- Business causal work environment;
- Must pass a background check.
Duties are generally performed in an office environment where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copiers, scanner, microfilm reader, fax machines and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with co-workers, attorneys and citizens.
Application Instructions
Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. https://www.lccountymt.gov/hr/jobs.html
The following items are required along with the on-line application:
- Resume
- Attach resume to online application in designated section
- Cover Letter
- Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.
Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $1,200