Court Clerk II - Clerk of Courts

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The Court Clerk II performs essential administrative and courtroom support functions for the Clerk of Circuit Courts. This role is responsible for real-time electronic minute taking, managing court records, preparing legal documents, assisting the public, and ensuring the efficient operation of court proceedings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend court hearings and record electronic minutes in real time using CCAP.

• Mark exhibits, administer oaths, and prepare on-the-spot court documents (e.g., Notices of Hearing, Bail Bonds).

• Operate courtroom technology, including audio equipment, Zoom, and conference systems.

• Update and process case dispositions in CCAP following office procedures.

• Prepare and distribute Judgments of Conviction, Dispositional Orders, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, Commitment Orders, and other post-disposition documents.

• Accept, process, and route electronically filed and paper documents; scan documents into CCAP.

• Create, distribute, and process court orders and legal communications, including warrant cancellations and expungement decisions.

• Serve as a primary contact for attorneys, pro se litigants, and members of the public.

• Provide procedural information regarding filings, motions, and general court processes.

• Make independent decisions within the scope of role and established policies.

• Schedule hearings and issue statutory notices for judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants.

• Process substitution of judge requests and judicial recusals.

• Update litigant addresses, attorney representation, and interpreter assignments.

• Enter accounts receivable into CCAP; generate billing statements and reminder notices.

• Open, date-stamp, and route incoming mail.

• Coordinate guardian ad litem appointments and distribute related documentation.

• Prepare, index, and monitor appealed cases.

• Administer juror questionnaires, maintain jury trial calendars, assemble jury panels, and prepare juror lists.

• Track jury statistics and respond to inquiries from the shared juror email inbox.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two or more years of experience in a Clerk of Circuit Courts office preferred (Court Services Assistant, Judicial Assistant, Accounting Assistant/Specialist, or related role).

• Proficient typing and data entry skills.

• Strong knowledge of CCAP case management software and court procedures.

• Working understanding of legal terminology and preparation of legal documents.

• Ability to make independent decisions within legal and policy boundaries.

• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and sound judgment.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.