Probate Clerk I Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Probate Clerk I Madison County

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Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time $31,699.20 a year 2 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Entry level Office experience Full Job Description Salary $31,699.20 Annually Location Huntsville, AL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00081 Department Probate Judge Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/13/2025 5:00 PM Central Hiring Manager Meghan Gomez

DESCRIPTION BENEFITS

Position Overview Under general direction, performs complicated clerical work assisting in the administration and probate of estates in the Probate Judge’s department. Work involves probate recording and assisting in filing petitions to the court. Work is performed independently; however, the employee must abide by the office procedures and policies established in the department. Reports to the department superiors and work is evaluated through review and observation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (All duties listed may not be included in any one position, nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.) Records all probate proceedings, petitions, wills, consents, orders, and letters. Places each document in numerical and date order. Prepares the documents for microfilming and verifies the microfilm copies. Later pages the copies in the docket book and files them in proper order. Explains department procedures and policies to the general public and answers complaints. Prepares certified copies of probate records when requested. Examines Notary Public applications and bonds. Issues the notary commissions, indexes and collects notary fees. Assists in filing petitions for the court. Prepares cases for trial by scheduling on the court dockets, compiling the necessary material, and notifying the interested parties of the scheduled trial. Files, receives, and enters claims against estates. Type up transcripts of cases that are transferred to the Circuit Court. Performs related duties as requested. Education and Experience Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Graduation from a standard high school, including or supplemented by courses in business practice; experience in an office or related clerical work is required. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Working knowledge of the State of Alabama Probate laws. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and of business English and commercial arithmetic Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of the work of the department to which assigned. Ability to operate common office appliances, including computers. Ability to keep complex clerical records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Other Requirements Physical Requirements. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to communicate effectively. Needs to be able to operate office product machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access the file cabinet, office machinery, etc. Work Schedule 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing Employer Madison County Commission Department Probate Judge Address 1918 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 Phone 256-532-3330 Website https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/departments/probate-judge/contact-us A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits. Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.

Benefits Summary Healthcare Insurance :

Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP). Coverage Type Employee’s Premium County’s Contribution Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 64.00 $ 254.50 Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 155.75 $ 620.05

Dental Coverage :

Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.

Life Insurance :

Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.

Employee Retirement Plans :

Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.

Employee Clinic :

Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County’s health insurance plan as their primary coverage. Voluntary Plans are also available : Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)

Vision Insurance Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave :

Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month