CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Deputy Court Clerk (Part Time)
SALARY:
$21.19 - $27.41
DEPARTMENT:
District Court Romeo
Opening Date:
10/29/2026
Closing Date:
11/14/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA Status : Non-exempt. Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Part-time ( up to 29 hours per week ) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, performs a variety of complex and specialized clerical tasks. Processes paperwork for civil, criminal and/or traffic court cases. Updates and maintains files, records, and reports. Provides assistance and information on Court matters as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Processes necessary paperwork for civil, criminal and traffic court cases, open case files, reviews files for court action.
Receives new cases filed with the Court and enters into the Court Management System (CMS).
Provides assistance and information on Court matters and procedures to attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public as appropriate.
Enters data and retrieves information on records and forms.
Types a variety of letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.
Updates and maintains files, records and reports.
Receives incoming telephone calls, answers questions appropriate to skill level, and relays messages to appropriate individuals.
Makes duplicate copies of reports and/or information. Files and/or routes them to proper persons, departments.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, scanners, facsimile machines, copiers, calculators and adding machines.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Educational Development Test (GED) equivalent
One (1) year of clerical experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Previous experience in a court, legal or government setting
Additional college credits from an accredited college or university or business school training
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Legal terminology and court procedures
State Court Administrator Office (SCAO) requirements and guidelines
Court rules, forms and order of processing
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Judicial Information System (JIS)
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships and customer service
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information
Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known…