Court Clerk jobs in Cincinnati, OH

RECEPTIONIST
Clermont County Juvenile Court

Application Due By: 10/4/2023

Status:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (hours may vary)
Non-exempt, Unclassified

Pay: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience

JOB OVERVIEW: We are looking for a professional with a friendly attitude and the ability to multitask in a busy environment to serve as Juvenile Court’s front desk receptionist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access to the Judge and Magistrates
• Answer a multi-line telephone and direct calls to proper staff personnel
• Provide information to public regarding policy, procedure, court dates, etc.; prepare sign-in sheets
• Register parties for court hearings
• Record intake appointments and provide public with the proper forms for completion
• Direct them to our forms website
• Prepare detention hearing files
• Process all praecipes for subpoenas in a timely fashion
• File any and all paperwork and files daily
• Process and distribute mail
• Distribute inter-office mail and faxes
• Prepare vouchers for witness fees, court excuses for juveniles and parents
• Receipt court costs and filing fees
• Perform end of day/month fiscal procedures
• Prepare daily deposit as needed
• Accept and docket filings/motions from attorneys and other parties and forward to proper personnel
• File stamp Children’s Services’ case plans
• Perform general clerical duties; schedule hearings
• Participate in training sessions and meetings
• Assist in courtroom if needed

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance (single to family plan options)
• Generous paid time off including vacation (after six months of employment), personal days, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling Services (up to 5 free visits per year)
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible, tax-free spending accounts for costs related to healthcare and dependent care
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of…

• Criminal Justice system
• Windows based software
• Court policies and procedures

Ability to…

• Read, analyze and interpret general professional journals policies, procedures, or government regulations
• produce and save entries into a dedicated software package
• accept paper and electronically processed documents
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees attorneys and the general public courteously and effectively
• Multitask

Requirements…

• High School education or equivalent
• Basic mathematics for calculating fines and fees
• Valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one prior to employment date)

Unusual Working Conditions: May come into contact with individuals who are violent, angry and/or prone to violence.

Pre-Employment Screening may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, psychological evaluation, drug screen, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certification, and or verification of work history.

Dress Code: All employees are expected to dress in an acceptable, professional manner, any employee who has a tattoo must make sure that the tattoo(s) is/are covered up and not visible at all times during work hours. Any visible body piercings, with the exception of professional appearing ear piercing, shall not be filled with adornments during paid work hours in accordance with Clermont County Juvenile Court Personnel Policy and Procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Batavia, OH 45103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please list driver's license number.

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person