Deputy Clerk I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Liberty County Magistrate Court is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Deputy Clerk. This position provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Court while assisting the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies with court-related matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to remain calm and courteous in a busy public-service environment.

APPLY BY: 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 29

MAJOR DUTIES

• Answers telephones and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• Assists customers in filing legal documents.
• Keys and scans warrants, orders, and related documents into the case management system.
• Collects and receipts filing fees and other fines.
• Copies and mails court documents to appropriate parties.
• Prepares and stamps outgoing mail, sorts, and processes incoming mail.
• Schedules wedding appointments.
• Types marriage certificates as needed.
• Makes copies.
• Shreds confidential documents.
• Prepares a variety of letters and other correspondence, as needed.
• Performs related duties.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching.
• The employee frequently lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed indoors in an office.
  
  

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Magistrate Court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of court records management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in providing customer service and handling difficult customers.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.
  
  

Salary, Schedule And Benefits

This is a full-time position with a minimum starting salary of $38,771.20 ($18.64/hour). The typical work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Magistrate Court is located in the Liberty County Justice Center in downtown Hinesville, GA.

Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program
  
  

Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to hr@libertycountyga.gov.