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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
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:
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.
Full Time
$33k-43k (estimate)
04/01/2023
05/16/2024
co.gallatin.mt.us
Bozeman, MT
<25
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