The Cleveland Heights Municipal Court is seeking a Deputy Clerk to join the Clerk’s Office on a full-time basis. 

Summary of Duties

The Deputy Clerk is a full-time position that assists with recording and preserving all that occurs at the Court by maintaining a general index, a docket, and other records of the Court. The position reports directly to a Chief Deputy Clerk, the Clerk of Court, and the Judge, and requires interaction with the Judge, lawyers, and litigants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Clerk, in accordance with R.C. 1901.31(E), may do all of the following: administer oaths, take affidavits, and issue executions upon any judgment rendered in the court, including a judgment for unpaid costs; issue, sign, and attach the seal of the court to all writs, process, subpoenas, and papers issuing out of the court; and approve all bonds, sureties, recognizances, and undertakings fixed by any judge of the court or by law. The Deputy Clerk receives, file stamps, and enters in the court docket of Civil, Traffic, and Criminal case filings and journalizes court findings and orders. The Deputy Clerk prepares and sends court notices, summons, subpoenas, and warrants. The Deputy Clerk may also compute, journalize, and handle money by collecting court fines and costs and issuing receipts. The position requires strong computer skills and the ability to work with the public and other employees. 

Qualifications

The successful applicant should have a performance history that demonstrates outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Education and/or Experience

General Experience: 2-4 years of work preforming clerical or office support responsibilities in a similar environment is preferred. 

General Education: Graduation from high school or GED. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of related experience and training preferred. 

Additional Information

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Work Environment: Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.