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Form of workSalary: $18.11 - $29.49 DOQ
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Position Type: Part Time with some benefits 24 – 29 hoursper week.
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Opening Date: December 14,2023
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Closing Date:nbsp; January3, 2024 5:00 pm
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Interested candidates must complete and submit a RiverdaleCity application and current resume online at http://www.riverdalecity.com/departments/bus_adm/employment.htm
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GENERAL PURPOSE
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Performsa variety of working level,complex clerical duties designed toexpedite the functions, actions, judgments, processes, and proceduresassociated with the office of the City Justice Court.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
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Worksunder the supervision of the Legal Services Department Manager. Receivesfunctional and administrative direction from the Justice Court Judge.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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None.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Performsclerical tasks: receives, logs and files incoming citations and complaints;maintains cross reference system; opens mail, sorts and processes; determinesfines based on fine schedule or bail if plea is not guilty; attaches appearanceby mail to citation; keeps track of payments made through the mail.
Receivestelephone calls and refers to appropriate person; answers questions aboutpretrial,nbsp; trial or hearing schedules,and assists public in resolving questions regarding various court matters;provides information about court procedures and schedules; sets appointments;conducts research in records and files as needed.
Issuesarrest and bench warrants; type warrant information, order to show cause,failure to appear and refers to Judge for signature; sends copy to PoliceDepartment; notifies county or other jurisdiction if someone is arrested;nbsp; computer enters case information; coordinateswith constable as needed to follow-up on warrant status; performs data entryinto state-wide system, recalls and tracks information with other agencies.
Reviewscitation abstracts;nbsp; monitors paymentrecords of defendants to assure conformity to judgments and payment schedules;prepares pleadings for failure to appear; utilizes legal processes such as lateletters, late notices, summons, bench warrants, warrants of arrest, orders toshow cause; may assist customer service clerk in receipting fines and othermonies and entering information into computer.
Assistsin the maintenance ofnbsp; calendar of eventssuch as trials, arraignments, sentencing, hearings, and motions; informs judgeof docket status and schedule; prepares notices of trial and pre-trial; obtainspotential juror list and processes according to court procedures; preparestrial and pretrial case materials; instructs defendants and assures viewing of"rights" video; obtains information from BCI and DLD for sentencingbynbsp; the Judge.
Assistsin the maintenance of records of court proceedings; receives and docketsnotices of appeal;nbsp; types judgments,abstracts of judgment, supplemental motions, orders to show cause, garnishmentsand executions; prepares and distributes copies of new bail schedule as needed.Process expungements
Assistsin the receiving and processing of requests for small claims proceedings;prepares affidavits and orders; explains procedures, sets hearings, collectsfees and initiates docketing.nbsp; As backup,attends court and assists the Judge in court proceedings as necessary.nbsp; As backup, attends court and assists theJudge in court proceedings as necessary.
Maintainsliaison and communications with agencies associated with the criminal justicesystem such as police department warrants divisions, bail bondsmen, prosecutingattorney offices, private councilors and public defenders, adult probation,city courts, and city offices.
Typesvarious reports, memoranda, forms, abstracts and documents for the court.
Regular and predictable attendance
Performsrelated duties as required.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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1.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Education and Experience:
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A. Graduation from high school orequivalent GED.
B.nbsp;Two years of experience related to above or similar duties; plus sixmonths of specialized training provided on the job or through professionalworkshops and seminars.
C.nbsp; Or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
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2.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Knowledge, Skills amp; Abilities:
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Working knowledge of telephoneoperations and receptionist functions; legal and court terminology; basicaccounting and bookkeeping; of office methods and equipment, complex filingsystems and computerized applications for records filing.
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Typing skill at 40 words per minute;computer skills.
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Ability to follow complex instructions;work under stressful working conditions created by strict time frames; learnlegal and court document formats; learn criminal and civil law as it applies tocourt processes;nbsp;nbsp; manage angryindividuals and unpleasant situations;nbsp;nbsp;communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;nbsp;nbsp; develop effective working relationships withco-workers, appointed officials, professionals, and the public.
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3.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Special Qualifications:
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Mustbe bondable.
Mustbe eligible to serve as a notary.
Mustbe eligible to receive security clearance for access to State computer (BCI,DLD, NCIC, MVRG, INLETS)
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Mustsuccessfully complete annual court training requirements.
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4.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; WorkEnvironment:
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Incumbentof the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climatecontrols.nbsp; Tasks require variety ofphysical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking,standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing.nbsp;nbsp; Common eye, hand, finger dexterityexist.nbsp; Mental application utilizesmemory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminatingthinking.
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Veteran's Preference Points: ApplicantsMUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and beforethe closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initialappointments only.
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