Deputy Court Clerk I - Probate Court

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. This position requires working 40 hours per week.

Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform clerical work, assist the public, and process documentation associated with the Probate Court.

Essential Functions:

• Performs customer service functions by telephone, mail and in person.
• Provides information and assistance regarding Court and Department activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status, dispositions or other issues.
• Distributes forms and documentation.
• Responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.
• Assists the public in researching information, locating records, and obtaining copies of County records, such as recorded documents, plats, real estate records, or case records.
• Prepares certified copies of various legal documents.
• Distributes, faxes, or mails various documentation as requested.
• Receives monies in payment of citations, fees, fines, legal records, filing of cases, certified copies, bonds, garnishments, bad checks, child support, or other fees/services.
• Maintains file system of various records for the court. Processes civil and criminal case documentation, prepares new case files, reviews documentation for completeness.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data.
• Performs data entry functions.
• Calculates appropriate fees.
• Records transactions, issues receipts, enters payments and dispositions into the computer. Maintains and balances cash drawer.
• Prepares bank deposits and forwards as appropriate.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in court procedures, office administration, and personal computer operations; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving court procedures, legal office work, office administration, customer service, basic bookkeeping, record management, personal computer operations, and experience in court of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. May require possession and maintenance of valid State of Georgia Notary Public certification.

BENEFITS

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan