Job Details

Circuit Court Clerk I

• $32,329 - $43,322/ Year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Duties:

• Performs clerical, bookkeeping, and secretarial activities involving the Circuit Court, including maintaining an accurate record and information retention system.
• Responds to confidential requests for information from citizens, attorneys, and others; provides information, collects fees, and prepares certified documents.
• Processes charges and payments of fees, posts payments, and balances receipts.
• Prepares and processes various records and documents while maintaining privacy rights; ensures appropriate documentation is prepared, signed and distributed.
• Pulls files for the upcoming week’s court cases. Orders and returns court files to and from Records.
• Prepares mail for distribution, orders office supplies, and performs Notarial Services.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of office experience, preferably in a legal or governmental organization.  
• Additional coursework in legal office administration, business or related areas is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.