Part Time Deputy Court Clerk

The 41-A District Court is seeking a Part Time Deputy Court Clerk! The schedule for this position includes 4 shifts per week (56 hours biweekly). The starting hourly rate is $16.4017 with step increases every 6 months and an annual raise.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the District Court Administrator and Chief Clerk of the Court, performs basic, routine and complex clerical tasks involved in processing cases, record keeping, processing and maintaining documents, reports, files, records, and correspondence.

Job Description

• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provides information regarding court cases, ordinance violations, and general questions regarding court procedures.
• Communicates with the public and provides general information or referrals as needed.
• Files documents, reports, and correspondence for department or assigned area.
• Maintains filing system: assists in maintaining records for department.
• Maintains positive and professional interpersonal relationship and represents the best interest of the Judge, Court and Sterling Heights at all times.
• Remains sensitive to language and cultural differences of the public and staff.
• Assists in training other employees on the departmental operation and procedures.
• Distributes incoming mail to department personnel and prepares outgoing mail.
• Determines mailing weights and operates postage metering machine.
• Generates court notices and sends to appropriate parties.
• Schedules and maintains dockets. Prints and distributes Court Calendar monthly.
• Prepares all forms as required.
• Provides abstracts and corrections to the Secretary of State.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including telephones, computers, copy machines, and facsimile machines.
• Performs other related clerical or secretarial tasks as workloads, temporary absences, or emergencies dictate.
• Receives, receipts and records bonds, fines, costs and other payments.
• Applies bonds to pay fines, costs and/or other court ordered assessments.
• Ensures that case files are ready and available for scheduled court proceedings.
• Check-in defendants, attorneys, and others, and transports files to and from courtroom.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  
• Prior customer service and/or clerical experience preferred.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 26, 2024.

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Part Time Deputy Court Clerk

EOE/M/F/D