Desk Clerk -Court Clerk

Position Overview
Desk Clerks are expected to file all documents that have been recorded in the Court Clerk Office.

Compensation

•  From $34,000.00 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer phones.
• Data entry
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• File all documents into corresponding files, while verifying the name and case number matches the pleadings.
• Rotate files from different places within the courthouse.
• Pull the files requested by the judge’s office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to perform and willing to perform basic supervision of others and work collaboratively with coworkers and other departmental supervisors.
•  Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to properly receive and receipt payments.
• Ability to work effectively with judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and computer software programs.
• Knowledge of correct English usage and grammar; fluency speaking Spanish a plus.
• Ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines. Ability to determine work priorities.
• Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate files.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. 
• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time.
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, office telephone 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.

Minimum Qualifications
Education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and experience to be successful in the position.  Typing, 10 key, computer knowledge.

Benefits Highlights
Cleveland County is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

•  Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
•  14 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
•  Retirement Savings Plans.

About Cleveland County

Cleveland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.