Adams County Justice Deputy Court Clerk Job Opening
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Job Summary
The Adams County Justice Court is accepting applications for a Justice Deputy Court Clerk. Under the general supervision of the Justice Court Clerk, this position works alongside other Deputy Court Clerks and administrative personnel.
The Deputy Court Clerk performs a wide variety of clerical, cashiering, collection, courtroom, and administrative support duties for the Justice Court. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures based on Mississippi statutes, rules, and local ordinances.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Perform court functions within the case management system, including data entry, courtroom and docket management, collections, and cashiering.
- Import court documents related to traffic cases, criminal misdemeanors, affidavits, civil domestic abuse matters, and other civil cases.
- Retrieve court cases, dockets, and affidavits; notify defendants and attorneys of court appearances; and prepare subpoenas.
- Prepare court dockets, schedule court events, and manage dockets during court sessions.
- Assist judges in the courtroom and coordinate courtroom activities, including arraignments.
- Perform duties related to civil domestic violence petitions and environmental code violations.
- Serve as a cashier, collections, warrants, jail, or courtroom clerk as assigned, including duties related to appeals or expungements.
- Open and verify mail, scan documents into appropriate cases, and record payments and court-related documents.
- Respond to records requests and certify documents as needed.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to citizens' questions about Justice Court operations.
- Receive and route documents between judicial chambers, the prosecutor's office, District Attorneys, and the Sheriff's Department.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to the court's computer software system.
- Strong accuracy in processing court records and documents, with the ability to learn court operations.
- Ability to identify and initiate work tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics.
- Basic knowledge of legal terminology and legal documents.
- Strong grammar, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet critical court deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to technology and workplace changes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of court documents and records.
- Accurate data entry and typing ability of at least 30 words per minute.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong customer service skills, including remaining calm during stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, county and city employees, and related agencies.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Physical requirements include occasional lifting or carrying of 50 pounds or more, visual acuity, speech and hearing, and hand-eye coordination necessary to operate a computer keyboard.
Duties may involve sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling. Working conditions are primarily within an office environment.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Mississippi driver's license required prior to employment.
- Criminal background check and drug test required.
- Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, in-person position with a pay rate of $12.00 per hour.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Applicants may submit their resume in person at the Adams County Board of Supervisors' main office or by email.
Submit Applications To
Adams County Board of Supervisors