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Performs complex case processing and coordination of judicial activities in support of the Municipal Court including the initiation, processing and maintenance of legal documents, correspondence, and statistics; and to provide information and assista Clerk, Processing, Operations, Retail, Information

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 9 - starting salary is $17.03 per hour

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until September 9, 2025, or until position is filled, whichever comes first.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of entry-level complex clerical, secretarial, and routine administrative duties as required to expedite and maintain proper processes, procedures and protocol related to civil, criminal, child support, special proceedings, traffic, juvenile, felony or misdemeanor cases brought before the district or magistrate court.

Supervision Received

Work under the general supervision of the Criminal/Traffic Court Supervisor or the Civil Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Functions

Criminal: Receive and set up infraction, misdemeanor, felony citation, complaints, grand jury indictments, BAC refusals, and fugitive warrants. Data enter case/defendant information into state computer system, creates master record for all new defendants, assign case numbers and schedule hearings. Apprise clients of responsibilities to attend pre-trial conferences, trials, and hearings. Record not guilty pleas and set up pre-trial conferences.

Maintain daily calendar of all cases scheduled for arraignment. Prepare files daily to assure proper scheduling. Identify, organize, and prepare paperwork for court. (i.e. in-custody, non-custody, and traffic arraignments).

Maintain calendar for BAC refusals, calendar for requested hearings, prepares necessary documents for court and judge's signature.

Receive and data enter warrant information for warrants served, assure proper accounting for original warrant document.

Issue summons, warrants, subpoenas, no contact orders, dismissals and deliver to proper agencies for service, assure warrants and no contact orders are properly docketed and entered into respective book, and coordinates with warrants officer and records department.

Receive processes and receipts cash and surety bonds, collect fines, fees and forfeitures, posts receipts to proper case and determines status of the defendant. Determine need for arraignment or court hearing and prepares necessary documents.

Process electronic filings in the online filing system, review and check for accuracy, file stamp, and accept or reject documents. Ensure the correct data entry is performed and forward filings to correct workflow path. Monitor filings in the computer system to ensure timely processing of filings.

In-Court Clerk: attend district or magistrate court hearings and proceedings, bring prepared paperwork and data enter case disposition and hearing results, schedule future hearings, and closes cases. Prepare and issues warrants, rescinding orders, etc. Monitor recording and swears in witnesses in the absence of the Judicial Clerk. Assure security and integrity of case documentation.

Receive and process request for copies of transcripts, collect money and data enter into State system. Assure security of various minutes, transcripts, and documents.

Cashiering: Perform complex accounting and bookkeeping of all money received through the individual cashiering station including cash, money order, business and personal checks, and credit cards. Prepare daily balance and turns into the Court Operations Manager.

Traffic: Assist public and law enforcement officers with payments on fines. Respond to inquiries related to fine balances, suspensions citations, court appearances, and citation history. Process daily receipts and updates computer records. Report to state office of transportation as required, update case file for hearings, and coordinate with district/magistrate judicial secretaries as needed. Follow established procedures in processing infractions. Run weekly reports, review, print and prepare notices for mailing.

Civil Case Court Process: filing of Civil Complaint, while at the windows assisting patrons in opening new cases all initial case filings in District and Magistrate Division of any type i.e. Adoptions, Adoption/Termination of parental rights, Termination of parental rights, Personal injury or other claims of ($10.000) or less, Petition for formal probate, application for informal probate, Name change, Permission to Marry, Child Support/custody, Habeas by prisoners, Paternity action, Unlawful detainer/eviction, Relief from firearm disability, Legal separation, Divorce with or without minor children, Summary administration of small estates, Petition for release from common law lien, Petition for entry of Judgment on worker's comp award, Guardianships on behalf of minor or incapacitated person, Post-conviction act, minors compromise, Civil Protection Order, Small claims, and Appeals.

Answers telephone and gives messages or takes messages from attorneys, probation officers, police officers, and the general public; apprises callers of status of various cases; exercises judgment related to confidentiality and propriety of case, hearing, warrants, and related sensitive material.

Maintain calendar schedules for all Unlawful detainer/eviction and Supplemental hearings, mails notice of hearings.

In-Court Clerk: attend magistrate court hearings and proceedings, bring prepared paperwork and data enter case disposition and hearing results, schedule future hearings, and closes cases. Rescind orders, swear in witnesses in the absence of the Judicial Clerk. Assure security and integrity of case documentation.

Ensure that all sealed cases are handled accordingly.

Ensure that all petitions are electronically mailed to both Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

Process electronic filings in the Online Filing System, review and check for accuracy, file stamp and accept or reject documents. Ensure the correct data entry is performed and forwards filings to correct workflow path. Monitor filings in the computer system to ensure timely processing of filings. Verify that the appropriate fees were paid. Issue summons and Issue subpoenas.

Work with several systems, Odyssey, OFS, Work-Flow Queue & Guide and File.

Work with the Court Assistance Officer, Domestic Violence & Guardianship Coordinator.

Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.

Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from a high school; AND B. Two (2) years of post high school training or experience general office practice; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures related to numeric and alphabetical filing systems; basic mathematics; interpersonal communication skills; basic operations of personal computer or mainframe terminals and related software applications.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with elected officials, professionals, the public, and fellow employees; operate a variety of types of standard office equipment; read and follow precise guidelines from court orders and Idaho Code; work quickly and accurately; maintain acceptable levels of efficiency while working with time pressures and deadlines; maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be bondable. Must meet all security requirements for access to NCIC/ISTARS reports including background check and fingerprinting. Preference in hiring shall be given to applicants with legal clerical or secretarial experience. Highly proficient keyboard and 10-key skills.

4. Work Environment:

Work is performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Rapid work speed required to perform keyboard operations. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking; guided and creative problem solving

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses, garnishments and executions, bond settings, and docket control
• Reviews legal documents for necessary information required for filing; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures
• Performs accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports
• Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances or reports; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments; and properly queues electronically filed proceedings for processing

• Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court
• Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system

Provides a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the operations and services of the Buckeye Municipal Court; processing case information, reporting accurate case file information to the public and court users, cash handling, providing administrative support to judicial and administrative personnel, and serve as a mentor for Court Clerk I & IIs. May serve on either court services or court operation team during time with the court.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Court Clerk I and II duties as necessary.
• Mentors and trains Court Clerk I and Clerk II who are assigned to their team.
• Audits and verifies court-specific software data against case files for discrepancies and takes corrective action.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Help write and develop procedures and protocols for their team.
• Help their supervisor with non-managerial functions.
• Prepares and processes cases such as misdemeanors, civil traffic, parking violations, and other civil matters in compliance with legal requirements and procedures.
• Performs tasks such as preparing and canceling warrants and summonses. Reports convictions to other agencies
• Assists judges, attorneys, and defendants in the courtroom, preparing orders and sentencing documents for the court record.
• Perform tasks in an open courtroom with competing priorities, often communicating simultaneously with judges, attorneys, and litigants.
• Reviews and processes completed jail, diversion, probation terms, and sentencing.
• Review court case files for accuracy and completeness, determine the next appropriate action, and forward files for proper handling.
• Handle large cash transactions and accurately process financial adjustments.

1. Prepare complaints and summonses.
2. Prepare and process requests for deferment, payment plan, extension, community service or indigency.
3. Prepare and mail court notifications.
4. Responsible for auditing case files for warrant eligibility and the issuing thereof or setting for hearing.
5. Assist with maintaining policies and procedures manual.
6. Collect money for court costs and fines and prepare end of day report.
7. Communicate with police department and City Marshal's office regarding warrants.
8. Assist public with questions in person or via telephone in relation to court matters or other city divisions.
9. Assist Court Administrator, Court Coordinator, and/or Senior Court Clerk in all court functions as directed.
10. Assist in preparing case files for court dockets.
11. Refer to state and local laws in performing work activities.
12. Answer telephones: direct calls, answer questions and take messages.
13. Refer all public information requests to the Senior Court Clerk, Court Coordinator or Court Administrator.
14. Maintain electronic files and assist with scanning court documents.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

1. Knowledge of or ability to learn Municipal Court processes.
2. Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the City.
3. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
4. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
5. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
6. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
7. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
8. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
9. Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
10. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
11. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
12. Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
13. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
14. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
15. Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
16. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
17. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
18. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
19. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
20. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
21. Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

• High School Diploma/GED with three (3) years court, legal office, clerical, or customer service experience.
• Must obtain Level I Municipal Court Clerk Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Must obtain Notary Public Commission within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Previous cash handling, posting and reconciliation experience.

• Previous court experience.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands for repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.

• May require dealing with persons who are hostile or aggressive, posing threatening conditions.

• Serve court users at the public window by answering questions, accepting payments, setting up payment plans, and providing information on court procedures.
• Assist individuals with filing protective orders through AZ Point, including explaining steps, generating documents, and troubleshoot issues.
• Respond to phone calls by answering questions, taking payments over the phone, and establishing payment arrangements.

• Accept and accurately process various forms of payments including cash, checks, and electronic payments
• Process mail-in payments and requests for civil traffic hearings.
• Reconcile and balance daily payment transactions and receipts.

• Process electronic citations (E-Citations) by verifying accuracy and uploading them to the Case Management System (CMS).
• Manually enter handwritten citations into CMS; verify all data and flag errors for correction.
• Create physical case files, including labels and log sheets, for criminal and civil matters.
• Enter long-form criminal complaints, schedule arraignments, and issue summonses via certified and regular mail.
• Enter parking and local ordinance violations, schedule hearings, and issue subpoenas or summonses as needed.

• Work in AZ Point to prepare ex parte protective order paperwork for judicial review.
• Enter granted protective orders into both CMS and AZ Point.
• Schedule hearings for contested protective orders, notify both parties by phone, email, or mail, and assist with digital evidence setup.

• Set up new cases in the court's digital evidence portal and instruct users on how to submit digital evidence for upcoming hearings.

• Monitor cases for late payments and send delinquency notices; follow up with reminder calls to defendants.
• Process warrants for failure to appear in criminal matters.
• Track compliance with community service in place of fines and apply completed hours in CMS.
• Run reports related to defensive driving school; correct errors and apply school payments to cases.

• Scan and upload all documents, emails, motions, and correspondence into CMS.
• Log and document all communications with parties in each case.
• Review and prepare case files for destruction based on the court's records retention schedule.
• Process record requests and ensure confidentiality of sensitive documents.

• Assist the judge by scheduling cases, preparing plea and sentencing paperwork, and tracking exhibits during hearings and trials.
• Provide support to judges, attorneys, and defendants in the courtroom.

• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring items are appropriately distributed and processed.
• Perform data entry, filing, document matching, and record tracking.
• Help other team members complete work assignments as needed.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with judges, attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, and court users.

• Assist judges, attorneys, and court users as needed both in and out of the courtroom.
• Work with potentially emotional or volatile individuals in a respectful, professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• City policies and procedures
• Common legal terms and basic court processes and procedures
• Standard office operations and administrative tasks
• Basic awareness of relevant laws and regulations

• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills to manage court documents and schedules
• Using office software, such as Microsoft Office, and basic court management systems
• Fast and accurate typing skills for processing legal forms and documents

• Ensure accuracy in all court documents and records
• Handle sensitive information with discretion
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public
• Learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies

• Become proficient with AJACS
• Learn how to process citations
• Be able to process payments and set up payment plans
• Work the service windows
• Handle phone calls from court customers
• Follow up on delinquent payments with phone calls

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The City of Overland Park has a full-time court clerk position available in the municipal court department. This role involves performing all clerical and customer service duties related to the daily operation of the municipal court. Responsibilities include processing daily financial transactions, creating and maintaining electronic case files, scheduling court appearances, and preparing documentation for cases after judge's rulings.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Processing in-person, mailed, and electronic receivables
• Providing customer assistance to all persons who come in contact with the court
• Creating the official electronic case file by receiving and entering all information from traffic tickets and notices to appear
• Completing all disposition clerical work for cases after the judges ruling
• Entering orders, documenting all sentencing requirements, and scheduling cases for future appearances on the court docket
• Reviewing electronic case files for accuracy of data entry
• Processing drivers license reinstatement
• Accessing criminal history data for sentencing and updating criminal history regarding dispositions in our court
• Processing records requests in conjunction with Kansas open records act requirements
• Processing subpoenas, expungements, failures to appear, posting cash bonds, creating warrants, and suspending and reinstating drivers licenses
• Meeting with defendants to explain community service hours and verifying completed hours
• Preparing documents for scanning, scanning documents, and verifying quality of digital images
• Ensuring documents are properly imported into the city's court case management system
• Performing any other duties as required by supervisor

Requirements include basic education which includes courses in typing, office practices, and word processing, or additional equivalent experience. Access to the Kansas criminal justice information system (KCJIS) may be required, so the following KCJIS requirements apply: must be at least 18 years of age; must not have been convicted of a felony; must not have been convicted of a serious misdemeanor; and must not have an arrest history the nature and severity of which warrant disqualification. Two years of clerical experience, preferably in a customer service and cash handling related position, is required. Skills include basic math and accounting skills, good oral communication skills, technical/computer skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.

Town of Oneonta
Now Hiring

COURT CLERK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF CLASS: Under the
supervision of the Town Justice, this incumbent is responsible for taking minutes of court proceedings, preparation and maintenance of court records, receiving and recording monies, and other clerical and
administrative duties associated with a town or village court.
Does related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of court procedures and legal documents; working knowledge of basic legal terminology, codes, abbreviations, court forms and practices; basic knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and terminology, office equipment and record keeping; basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to keep organized and legible records and file and retrieve materials; ability to work independently.
SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Graduation from regionally accredited or New York State
registered two-year college or university with an Associate's
degree; OR
b) Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma AND two years of clerical experience; OR
c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or
greater than those defined in (s) and (b)above.
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At the City of Maricopa, you will enjoy premier benefits such as:

A 4 Day Work Week

Paid Vacation Leave starting at 88 hours

120 Hours of Paid Sick Leave

9 Paid Holidays to include Winter Break or Floating Holidays

Affordable Medical Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs

Affordable Dental & Vision Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs

Telehealth through 98point6

Multiple Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions

457 Retirement Plan with up to a 2% contribution match after 1 year of service

Qualified Employer for the Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 a year

Employer Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

Free Employee Membership to Copper Sky Multigenerational Center

Wellness Program Incentives up to $1,200.00 a year

Employee Assistance Program up to 6 counseling sessions at no cost

Voluntary Benefits such as: Life Insurance, AETNA Supplemental Plans, Legal Shield, and ID Protection

Employer: City of Maricopa

Address: 39700 West Civic Center Plaza Maricopa, Arizona, 85138

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