Court Clerk, Civil Counter
Salary
$15.96 - $16.44 Hourly
Location
Boise, ID
Job Type
Full-Time with Benefits
Department
Clerk - Civil Court
Job Number
01528
Closing
8/15/2022 11:59 PM Mountain
General Summary
Performs clerical and support functions related to the court system. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. A Civil Front Counter Deputy Court Clerk will be trained in File and Serve, Odyssey and Customer Support. File and Serve Clerks are responsible for monitoring the online File and Serve database and processing confidential documents. Odyssey is a web-based computer system that manages our court cases. Civil Front Counter Clerks are responsible for working with the public and the legal community: scheduling hearings, processes new and consecutive filings, implementing court policies and procedures and assisting customers with questions and concerns.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
A Deputy Court Clerk at the Civil Front Counter generally performs key clerical functions that are sometime recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job. At times, however, a clerk will be tasked with more complex clerical tasks which will require a general range of office knowledge.
Essential Functions
- Assists the public and the legal community with court related documents;
- Files paper documents over the counter;
- Collects fees over the counter;
- Process all out of court cases;
- Operates office equipment;
- Creates legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials;
- Sorts and stamps documents and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
- Process all types of cases and documents presented to court in File and Serve;
- Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments;
- Creates case files, updates databases;
- Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards;
- Responds to correspondence;
- Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis;
- Handles database management for specific areas of law;
- Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar;
- Maintains high level of confidentiality.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Cross train in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.;
- Performs related functions as required.
Job Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology (preferred);
- Skill in the operation of computers;
- Ability to deal with difficult customers and remain calm in sensitive situations;
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public;
- Ability to handle money accurately and make proper change.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds;
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
- Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.
DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.