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Yellowstone County

Justice Court Clerk

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  • Full Time
  • $17.93/hour
  • Billings, MT
June 2, 2025 Law Clerk

Job Description

Description

Full-time position, under the general supervision of the Justice Court Supervisor and Justice Court Judges performing technical office work in administrative support for the Court relating to the preparation and processing of court cases. This positon handles many case management issues as well as an assistant to the judge in and out of the courtroom.

Examples of Duties

  • Attend court and assist the Judge with court proceedings; 
  • Keep detailed entries of all court hearings; 
  • Enter court proceedings into computerized information system; 
  • Prepare and/or maintain court notes, and related court documents; 
  • Prepare cases for review hearing; assign hearing and trial dates;
  •  Establish payment schedules; receive payment of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees. 
  • Record, receipt and deposit payments according to established court procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED; and 
  • One (1) years' experience in the performance of multifaceted office support or detailed secretarial duties; or
  •  Any equivalent combination of experience and training. 
  • Occupational experience in a legal setting or additional training in secretarial and/or office management coursework desired.

Salary
  • $17.93/hour


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