Court Clerk I

City of Laurel Job Opening The City of Laurel is now accepting applications for the following union position: Court Clerk I Compensation includes excellent benefits package and $16.82/hour starting wage (95% of $17.70). A normal workweek is Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch; occasional overtime may be required. Job Summary:Under the general supervision of the City Court Clerk III and the City Court Judge; performs technical office work in administrative support for the Court relating to the preparation and processing of court cases. Scope of Responsibility:Position reports to the City Court Clerk III and to the City Court Judge. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Distinguishing Class Features:Entry Level Position; works closely with the Judge in the City Courtroom; follows up out of Court with technical and extensive paperwork. The position involves considerable independent judgment within the Court’s established procedural guidelines to resolve or explain all types of citizen issues and to ensure that defendants are in compliance with court orders and sentencing requirements. The work involves performing a number of highly responsible, detailed tasks essential to the day-to-day functioning of City Court. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:(These are examples only. Any one position may not include all of the listed examples, nor do the listed examples include all functions that may be found in positions of this class.)• Attends court sessions and assists the Judge with court proceedings; prepares and maintains detailed entries of all court hearings;• Enters accurate and sufficient information during court proceedings into computerized information system; prepares and/or maintains court notes and related documents;• Prepare case files to assist Judge for all hearings and trials;• Establishes and maintains payment schedules; receives payment of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees. Maintains records, receipts and deposits payments according to established court procedures;• Monitors compliance with court orders for all city court convictions and provides general information and contact information to defendants and attorneys to assist them with compliance issues including referral information for treatment programs and classes;• Verifies enrollment, attendance and completion of treatment programs; keeps updated on defendants’ compliance with court-ordered programs;• Prepares and files Affidavits of Violation with the Prosecutor for non-compliance cases;• Prepares Orders to Show Cause and/or Warrants based on Petitions to Revoke for the Judge’s review and consideration;• Provides general assistance and general information to attorneys, agencies and the public on court procedures, case processing and the status of cases;• Preparation of Non-Compliance Driver License Suspension Notices of the Department of Motor Vehicles and suspended Driver’s License when warranted;• Maintains accurate and complete case records making required docket register of action entries; prepares case files for court sessions, ensuring appropriate documentation in court file;• Prepares correspondence, memoranda, legal documents and reports and performs related clerical support duties; completes case history research and provides Judge with requested information from case files;• Provides information and limited explanation to members of the public regarding the proper procedures from filing an initial complaint to collection on civil actions;• Monitors Civil filings to ensure correct steps and proper notices pursuant to applicable court rules;• Assist members of the public through complex, emotional issues dealing with Orders of Protection;• Ensures that only proper information is given to requesting agencies;• Data entry;• Works with law enforcement regarding the processing of citations and distribution of case information to appropriate individuals;• Attends scheduled Court Clerk training events, as requested by Judge;• Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:Education/Experience/Training:• Graduation from High School or GED; and• Provide documentation of 60 wpm typing test; and• Two (2) years’ work experience in an office environment (Legal experience preferred). The City of Laurel is an EEOC.