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- Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative and clerical support to an assigned Court. - Essential Functions
Performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person: provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine and complex questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution.
Processes various court-related documentation in accordance with court procedures and time frames: assists in preparing, receiving, responding to, and processing subpoenas, court orders, continuances, probation warrants, case initiation documents, case dispositions, citations, and other legal documents; receives and date stamps legal documents; distributes and submits information and legal documents to appropriate parties; reviews, verifies, records and files documentation and records helps to maintain spreadsheets and print needed reports.
Processes mail including forwarding court payments, fees, and court documents to the Clerk's Office.
Enters data from court and legal documents into computer systems, databases and applications: indexes and records court case information and legal documents audits and reviews data for accuracy; transfers case disposition information and maintains accurate records and filing systems.
Performs computer related tasks requiring broad working knowledge of a wide variety of standard computer applications, i.e. word processing, database systems, spreadsheet programs, calendar, schedulers, and electronic file maintenance.
May assist in leading work activities of co-workers; confers with co-workers and assists with complex problem/situations; provides technical support and may assist with training new staff and instructing co-workers regarding proper use of equipment.
Participates in special projects as requested by supervision; may coordinate staff activities within assigned unit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support.
- Physical Abilities
- Data Utilization
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning
Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Physical AbilitiesTasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
- $17.95/hour
