Court Clerk Jobs

This is a clerical and administrative position that provides support for the East Point Municipal Court. Work involves entering citations into a database, running criminal and driving history reports on G.C.I.C., attending/ facilitating court proceedings and scheduling court cases.

Provide clerical support by answering and directing phone calls; assist at the front counter, distributes paperwork and information, process and prepare legal documents and court forms; document court orders, and file paperwork
? Collects citations from officers, enters citations into the appropriate computer system and submits to the State of Georgia; runs criminal and driver history reports for each individual who receives a citation
? Maintains case files on incidents and arrests; assigns file numbers; constructs new case files, transfers cases to the appropriate agencies
? Responds to front window, telephone and written inquiries
? Provides assistance and information to attorneys, agencies, City staff and the general public on court procedures and the status of cases
? Attends court and assists the judge with court proceedings
? Maintains case files on incidents and arrests; assigns the file numbers
? Constructs new case files and dockets
? Accepts, records, receipts and deposits payments according to established court procedures
? Performs other duties as assigned

High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) to four (4) years experience in a municipal court environment preferred; Associate’s degree with two (2) years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related field preferred. Ability to type a minimum of 40-50 alpha-numeric words per minute.

Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in law enforcement record keeping and confidentiality
? Knowledge of City policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, and applicable Federal, State, and Local laws.
? Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations
? Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures
? Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices
? Knowledge of basic math and accounting practices
? Skill in operating a computer and entering data into database
? Ability to read and comprehend various legal documents
? Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
? Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate with disgruntled individuals
? Ability to type and enter data quickly and accurately
? Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
? Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
? Ability to perform work within the guidelines of the City and Departmental policies,
City of East PointClass Specifications
procedure, codes, ordinances, Federal, State, & Local laws, as well as GCIC Rules and regulations
? Ability to professionally interact with co-workers, attorneys, judges, solicitors, other law enforcement agencies and the general public. Interaction will be used to give and exchange information, provide service, and resolve any issues or conflict
Supervisory Controls:
Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Clerk of Court.
Guidelines:
Guidelines include City and Departmental policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances; Federal, State and Local laws; and GCIC Rules and Regulations.
Complexity:
This position consists of a variety of clerical and administrative duties.
Scope and Effect:
The purpose of this position is toensure the effective and efficient daily operations of the municipal court.
Personal Contacts:
Contacts are typically with co-workers, attorneys, judges, solicitors, police officers, jail personnel, individuals from other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
Purpose of Contacts:
Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide services, resolve conflicts, and solve problems.
Physical Demands:
The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity.Employee must possess the ability to climb stairs and perform light lifting.
Work Environment:
The work is typically performed in an office. Employee may be required to walk to other departments or offices outside primary building.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility:
None