Job Details

Trial Court Clerk II

• $34,526 - $46,267/ Year
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Performs counter, cashier, daily balancing and bookkeeping duties.
• Operates computers and office equipment while completing various clerical duties.
• Answers telephones and responds to inquiries regarding court fines, schedules and information regarding the Civil and Criminal Divisions.
• Acts as an assignment clerk, courtroom clerk and backup court recorder as directed.
• Performs computer data entry, receives and receipts payments of bonds, fines, costs, fees, and other moneys.
• Accepts pleas in traffic civil infractions cases.
• Assesses fines and costs as directed by the judges.
• Swears in persons on complaints and witnesses signatures.
• Recalls outstanding warrants.
• Cross-trained with other similar positions within the Trial Court.
• 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 GED.
• One year of general clerical experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing and background check, before employment.
• Employees will be fingerprinted.
• May be required to obtain state certification as a Certified Electronic Recorder or Certified Electronic Operator.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing per the Court’s policy.
• May be assigned to work at any Berrien County Trial Court location during employment.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Some knowledge of court and legal procedures.
• Ability to make decisions according to established procedures, policies and court rules.
• Familiarity with various computer software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees and interact effectively with the public.