Office Assistant: Court Clerk's Office

Lewis County Court Office Assistant

LEWIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

JOB DESCRIPTION AND

QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs clerical and support duties related
to the Lewis County Court System. Required strict adherence to the duties of the Court
Clerk as s·et forth in Idaho Code. Performs related work as required. The position is located in the Lewis County Magistrate and District Court, Nezperce, Idaho.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OF THE CLASS: Employees in this class will have to
meet the professional and ethical standards necessary to be deputized in order to carry out the duties of the Clerk of the Court. The nature of the work requires considerable self­ confidence, flexibility, and independence in order to produce complete and accurate work in an atmosphere with strict deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

* Collects filing fees and fines;
* Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis;
* Types legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials;
* Files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
* Process all types of cases and documents presented to the Court, i.e.: criminal, domestic, estates, civil proceedings, etc;
* Operates multiple-line phone, copy machine, fax machine, adding machine, personal computer, and audio recording;
* Taking accurate court minutes for all proceedings
* Sets hearings dates and maintains Court calendar; and
* Updates and maintains accuracy of variety of databases.

ADDITIONAL EXAM:PLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

* Serves as a receptionist, answers telephone and gives general information regarding court filings and procedures;

* Public speaking, i.e.: swearing in witnesses, reading complaints and verdicts and jury orientation;

* Perform clerical duties while in a courtroom setting, i.e.: taking minutes, marking exhibits, etc.;

* Cross trains in various areas to perform the work of others for vacation, illness, etc.; and

* Performs related work as required.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Performs work assignments according to general
instructions given by the supervisor. The nature of the work is such, the employee frequently works with considerable independence. The work is reviewed for completeness and compliance with legal standards and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training and/or
experience that demonstrates competence in each of the following: ...

Considerable experience in performing progressively responsible clerical and court related work, which provided familiarity with the methods and procedures of the court system.

Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling and methods and procedures of the court system.

Skills in the operation of a personal computer with standard application in a window environment.

Good ability to quickly and accurately type from plain or rough draft copies, maintain detailed clerical records and prepare correspondence on routine matters; conduct oneself in a professional manner and promote harmonious working relationships with fellow employees, Judges and the general public; understand and follow oral and written direction; communicate orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; deal with the public, some of whom may be irate or under stress, in a tactful and courteous manner; handle money (currency, coin, money order and check) accurately and make proper change; and operate a variety of office machines and equipment.

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to successfully pass a detailed
background investigation.

May be required to lift/move containers of court-related documents weighing up to 20/30 pounds. May be required to work before and after normal business hours when court is in session after normal business hours.

**PLEASE NOTE: Lewis County reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualification for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15