Starting Pay: $28.9745 Hourly ($60,267)
Step A: $29.8442 Hourly ($62,076)
Step B: $30.6029 Hourly ($63,654)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five (5) years working in a courtroom as a court clerk.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of highly responsible and specialized court clerical tasks in the Legal Records Division of the Circuit Court; maintains the record of court proceedings; enters information into the court case management software and related tasks associated with the maintenance of court records, assists with staff training and sets the example for superior performance in the area of court record maintenance, supports and assists division management in all aspects; work is performed under the general supervision of the Legal Records Division Management Team; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the selection and swearing in of jurors; maintains attendance journals;
- Officially records jury verdicts, motions, and sentences in Circuit Court;
- Maintains the register of actions for court proceedings;
- Assists at the point of public access;
- Responds to questions in person, by telephone or mail;
- Prepares a variety of reports, as may be required;
- Maintains court case files consistent with the SCAO case file management standards;
- Provides guidance and training to designated staff.
- Ensure the thorough investigation and documentation of all issues that require escalation.
