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Deputy Court Clerk I

State of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD, United States


$500 New Hire Incentive

Job ID: 35415

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Second Judicial Circuit

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $20.22 per hour

Closing date: Open until filled

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all. Our employees are our most valuable resource and play a vital role in achieving our mission.

Position Purpose This position 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 courtroom 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

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 hearings 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 courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in‑court exhibits; empaneling 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

Court processes and procedures

Legal terminology

General office and bookkeeping practices

Skill

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Ability

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Listen and understand

Work independently

Recognize and defuse 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.

Benefits include 11-13 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.

Apply at: https://gen‑stateofsouthdako‑trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SG

Unified Judicial System 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501‑5070 Phone: 605.773.4884

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”

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