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Greene County Board of Commissioners

Deputy Clerk

Greene County Board of Commissioners, Xenia, Ohio, United States, 45385

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Contact Information For inquiries, please contact the employer: Greene County Juvenile Court Juvenile Detention Center 2100 Greene Way Boulevard Xenia, OH 45385 937-562-4000

Statement A Deputy Clerk is responsible for filing and maintaining an accurate record of all legal transactions processed through the Juvenile Clerk of Courts Office. This includes processing complaints; preparing entries, both inside and outside of the courtroom; and interacting with the public. A Deputy Clerk is an unclassified employee appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Greene County Juvenile Court Judge under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.13.

Working Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM (35 hours per week).

Salary Commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

Case Processing (Complaints, Motions, Expungements)

Assignment of Case Numbers

Process Hearing notices, summons, subpoenas, warrants

Journalize, index and docket each entry

Filing and retrieval of legal files

Preparation of court documents and attendance at court hearings

Work station will consist of time spent both in the courtroom preparing entries and in the clerk’s office

Receipt of fines and court costs

Daily assembly of legal files

Respond to questions from the general public

Provide public with written information regarding court programs

Performance of any other duties as deemed appropriate and proper by the Judge of the Juvenile Court, Court Administrator or Chief Deputy Clerk

Qualifications

High School diploma is required.

Paralegal degree and/or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position is desired.

Knowledge of the judicial justice system, court and clerk related practices, principles, laws and operations is preferred.

Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Typing or keyboard ability to 50 wpm accurately.

Ability to prioritize work, perform a variety of duties and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high-pressure atmosphere under time constraints.

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.

Demonstrated dependability, reliability and excellent attendance record.

Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability and sound judgment.

Working Conditions Exposure to work conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstance and factors that may not be predictable. Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Duties will require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Potential for exposure to aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals. Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

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