What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk Recruit position at Valley County?
The Valley County Clerk’s Office is looking for a Court Clerk Recruit to provide entry-level legal, clerical, and administrative support in civil and criminal judicial court cases. As this position provides significant support to the public, a strong emphasis on excellent customer service is a requirement. This is a full-time position with full employee benefits, and the work schedule is four 10-hour days per week.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Incumbents in this position will receive significant one-on-one training to learn all the necessary duties of the job. Typical duties include interacting with the public (in-person and by telephone or email), accepting and receipting money payments, scheduling court hearings and preparing courtrooms for legal proceedings, creating and maintaining case files, and acting as bailiff and taking detailed minutes during court proceedings.
Once fully trained, incumbents will be eligible for a promotion to Court Clerk 1, including a commensurate pay raise.
To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Court Clerk Recruit
Typical Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent customer service skills, experience operating standard office equipment including a personal computer and job-related software applications, and strong attention to detail. Anyone interested in this position will also have to pass a background check and a drug test.
When applying, please provide a resume or detailed work history that shows your relevant training and experience.
As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.
Our benefits include:
- Retirement Membership in PERSI
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance
- Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
- Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
And don’t forget about these benefits:
- A Positive Work/Life Balance
- Job Stability & Satisfaction
- Career Advancement
- A Casual Work Environment
- Physically Relaxed
- Mentally Stimulating
- A Chance to Make a Difference!
Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, or genetics. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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