Court Clerk

```Job Overview:```
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong customer service skills to join our team as a Confidential Court Clerk.This work involves responsibility for functions and activities relating to a municipal court system where civil, criminal and/or traffic cases are processed. Work is carried out in accordance with established procedures. This requires contact with attorneys and the public for whom local court procedures are explained and interpreted. Work is performed under the general supervision of presiding judges or the Clerk to Justice.

```Duties:```
Processes court mail and correspondence

Incumbent processes a high volume of documents resulting from the issuance of citations relating to the enforcement of laws of New York State, the Town of Dickinson and the Village of Port Dickinson;

Collects fees and issues receipts; maintains financial records and performs monthly financial reconciliations;

Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents and materials by coding and filing new material;

Searches for requested material and periodically purges obsolete material;

Responds to oral and written inquires from the public concerning scheduling of cases, court proceedings and practices as well as from other courts, government agencies and attorneys concerning court procedures;

Prepares, maintains, and retrieves court files;

Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness according to procedures and problems;

Uses several software systems to enter and retrieve pertinent data from computer files;

Enters court case notes, correspondence, and complaints into appropriate electronic and hard copy files;

Composes letters, memoranda and reports regarding court procedures and problems;

Performs various clerical duties such as typing, filing, and answering the telephone;

```Skills:```
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization, office terminology, procedures and equipment used;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to independently prepare reports and correspondence;

Ability to work with sensitive matters and materials on a confidential basis;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to deal firmly yet courteously with the public and attorneys;

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files;

Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing and spreadsheets;

Ability to communicate effectively;

Communicates with tact.

If you are a dependable person who is a self-starter with a high level of integrity and an interest in the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Binghamton, NY 13905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person