Deputy Court Clerk - Recorders Court

The City of Savannah Recorder's Court is seeking a highly qualified, customer-service focused Deputy Court Clerk.

The door of opportunity is open, offering you a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career progression and the chance to learn from the best. If you’re ready for the challenge, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated Recorder’s Court team!

At Recorder’s Court, we are committed to administering justice with fairness, equality, and integrity. We resolve matters before the court in a timely manner while providing courteous, professional service that inspires public trust and confidence.

Our team, including Deputy Court Clerks, Senior Deputy Court Clerks, Court Services Specialists, the Chief Deputy Court Clerk, Administrative Clerks, Judicial Secretaries, Cashiers, Case Disposition Clerks, Customer Service Representatives, Court Services Technicians, a Senior Administrative Assistant, and the Director, works collaboratively to maintain a professional courtroom environment and ensure smooth daily operations. Together, we foster a safe workplace where every employee can thrive.

As our small but growing team of 28 continues to expand, we are seeking a skilled professional with knowledge of court rules, legal terminology, courtroom procedures, and file/database management to support the day-to-day operations of Recorder's Court.

As a Deputy Court Clerk, you will perform complex, detailed case management functions for all cases filed in Recorder's Court.

• Prepare dockets for traffic hearings, trials, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases for court.
• Enters traffic citations and criminal cases for court.
• Runs traffic histories via the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC).
• Performs various customer service functions, answers telephone, directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, responds to inquiries from the public, City Officials or other City departments.
• Performs a variety of Internet research functions and uses word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software; produces documents and correspondence, which requires advanced word processing skills.
• Prepares documents, records, reports, and forms requiring knowledge of programs, policies, ordinances, codes, and procedures.  Research, compile, consolidate, and/or tabulate information; incorporates information into requested reports and other prepared materials; proofreads for accuracy and completeness; and distributes upon approval. 
• Enters information into department programs and databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate.  Researches information from databases and incorporates into other assignments.
• Prepares folders; maintains files of departmental correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc. Photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department files or records assigned.
• Types clearance letters or court corrections and fax to the Department of Driver Services.
• Completes court committals and necessary court documents, drafts and respond to correspondence.
• Assist cashiers with issuing new court dates or discrepancies, providing assistance with closing reports that do not balance, and deposits.
• Prepare the court room for a docket, call dockets in court, present case files to the judge, and swear in officers along with witnesses before testimony.
• Sends failure to appear release letters to the DMV to correct or clear a defendant's license.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Associate's degree plus two years of judicial case management experience, to include handling documents and dealing with customers in a criminal justice and/or court related setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in a court room setting speaking in front of large groups preferred.

Work Location: 133 Montgomery St           Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Additional Requirements
Valid driver's license; background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of Recorder's Court organization, policies, and procedures. 
• Knowledge of laws affecting court operations. 
• Knowledge of modern office management practices, procedures, and equipment. 
• Knowledge of computerized systems operations. 
• Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations. 
• Skill in entering data accurately and rapidly. 
• Skill in planning and organizing work.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, copier, and facsimile machine. 
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.