This position is an entry-level clerk for the District Court and is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and technical duties within the district court system. The position reports to the Clerk of District Court through the Management Supervisor and does not supervise other county personnel.

COURT OPERATIONS SUPPORT

• Responds to routine inquiries or referrals from other Department personnel, court representatives, attorneys, and members of the public. Examples of inquiries include questions from attorneys regarding document requirements, legal rights, water rights and ownership, jurisdictional issues, etc. 
• Maintains confidentiality according to established guidelines and coordinates with involved or affected parties to resolve problematic issues.
• Receives, analyzes, and processes various court and legal filings, including proposed orders, motions to the court, and other documents. 
• Collects and records fees, if required. Each type of case requires different processing methods and document requirements. The position must learn to determine and interpret the appropriate processes based on each case.
• Coordinates mail processing to ensure timely delivery of correspondence and materials to appropriate staff, including express shipments, registered mailings, electronic messaging, and other specialized delivery services.
• Prioritizes and processes or distributes filings and documents according to upcoming trial dates, legally mandated response times, individual judicial preferences, established office procedures and policies, and other factors.
• Maintains electronic and manual records management and docketing systems with new and updated case and file information.
• Researches, processes, issues, and records marriage licenses and collects appropriate fees.
• Interprets requirements to determine appropriate fees.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

 Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes participating in special projects, occasionally filling in for other employees, participating in ongoing training, and a variety of other functions as needed. If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery.

This work conducts research; records management; modern office machinery, methods, practices and procedures; business English, spelling and grammar; and have the ability to type accurately; write legibly; learn, understand and apply the various and multifaceted laws, rules and regulations governing the District Court system; exercise courtesy and tact in receiving the public and in giving and obtaining information; handle sensitive and confidential information; follow written and oral instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This position also requires the ability to prioritize, organize, maintain legal calendars, communicate effectively verbally and in writing and have a working knowledge and experience using computers, including Microsoft Word.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Knowledge of legal terminology is preferred.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation. 

To be considered for this position please be prepared to attach the following required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.