Clerk of Court

Job Description

Job Description

Located in Jesup, GA

Salary : $13.47hr

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support for assigned operations of the Clerk of Superior Court's Office.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes messages, and gives and exchanges information; assists the public with record and data searches; makes and distributes copies of documents.
• Processes case files; scans documents; opens and calendars cases; mails court notices.
• Maintains docket books.
• Prepares subpoenas.
• Processes appeals.
• Processes criminal records checks.
• Appoints attorneys.
• Receives and processes pleadings.
• Attends hearings and trials; provides assistance to Judge; inputs sentences and orders.
• Prepares bond forfeitures.
• Suspends drivers' licenses.
• Prepares daily bank deposits.
• Processes incoming mail.
• Assists customers with passport applications.
• Receives and processes real estate instruments.
• Receives fines, fees, child support, and other payments; opens accounts and posts payments; disburses funds to appropriate agencies.
• Prepares and balances a variety of financial reports.
• Maintains public access computers and copy machines.
• Notarizes and certifies documents.
• Maintains office supplies and makes purchases as needed.
• Records and certifies military discharges.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Clerk of Superior Court assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include relevant state and federal laws, Superior Court rules and protocols, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

#3288OS

Express Office : Brunswick

256 Scranton Connector

Suite 106

Brunswick, GA 31525