Deputy Court Clerk I

$500 New Hire Incentive

Job ID: 30714
Agency: Fifth Judicial Circuit, Unified Judicial System
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $19.97 per hourClosing date: 03/18/2025

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim's rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose:
Assists with cases filed with the court clerk's office including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial filing to final disposition by developing and maintaining case files, assisting with scheduling and assigning hearings, assisting in court room proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence.

Duties may include work in the following areas: case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, finance, jury, courtroom support, social/customer service; technical assistance and computer support, and other administrative matters. Examples include but are not limited to:

• maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines;
• assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearing according to procedures;
• providing customer service in many ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correct information;
• assisting victims of domestic violence with court processes to ensure they receive timely attention to requests for protection orders and information on services available in their areas;
• providing assistance in court rooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empanelling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court;
• performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• court processes and procedures;
• legal terminology;
• general office and bookkeeping practices.

Skill in:

• time management;
• organization;
• customer service.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• listen and understand;
• work independently;
• recognize and defuses escalating situations with customers and staff;
• use computers and related software systems proficiently;
• multi-task and adapt quickly to change;
• prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/pubs/Come_work_for_us.pdf .

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=199
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"