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Trial Court Clerk 2

Saint Joseph, MI

Posted: 08/28/2024 Region: Southwest Michigan Industry: Professional Job ID: J2DS1 Pay Rate: $34526.00 - $46267.00

Job Description

Trial Court Clerk II

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 and one year of general clerical experience.

SPECIAL 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.

TYPING REQUIREMENT:
Must have a typing speed of 40 words per minute net. If you have not taken a typing test with Berrien County, please contact Personnel by phone or email to schedule one. We are unable to process and forward your application until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the net speed required for the position.

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