Deputy Court Clerk (Circuit Court Clerk)


Job Details

Position Summary

Works under supervisor to perform court related clerical work within assigned courts.

Pay Grade: 41

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1. Two (2) years of experience in appropriate office operations support, bookkeeping, filing, customer service, inventory control, typing, data processing, statistical work and/or other routine clerical related duties; AND

2. High school diploma or possess a GED; OR

3. One (1) year of experience in appropriate office operations support, bookkeeping, filing, customer service, inventory control, typing, data processing, statistical work and/or other routine clerical related duties; and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarter hours).

4. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.

5. Court-related experience preferred.

6. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called in assigned courtroom.

2. Examines legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to court or law procedures.

3. Prepares court case folders, posts, files, and routes documents.

4. Explains procedures or forms to requesting parties.

5. Secures and provides information for judges.

6. Contacts witnesses, attorneys and litigants to obtain information for court and instruct parties when to appear in court.

7. Administers oath to witnesses, attorneys, and litigants.

8. Records and prepares minutes of court proceedings.

9. Records case dispositions, court orders, and arranges for payments of court fees.

10. Enters and edits various court information into computer.

11. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1. Knowledge of the various legal instruments issued by the court.

2. Ability to maintain an established system of records and files.

3. Ability to work with court officials.

4. Ability to work with a personal computer.

5. Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files.

6. Ability to communicate and organize.

7. Ability to perform accurate arithmetical computations.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.





 Shelby County, TN

 07/01/2024

 Memphis,TN