Clerk

Clerk Marlborough, CT 06447 From $26.24 an hour - Full-time From $26.24 an hour -

Full-time Probate Court Clerk Class Definition:

This class is accountable for performing the more complex tasks in the review and processing of court documents and performing other administrative duties in a Probate Court.

Supervision Received :

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Clerk or Deputy Chief Clerk.

Examples of Duties :

Performs or may perform the following duties at the direction of the

Judge:

Reviews, evaluates and processes a variety of Probate Court files including decedents estates, trusts, conservatorship and guardianship matters, commitments, terminations, adoptions and other probate matters; monitors compliance with pertinent laws, statutes and rules of practice; reviews and responds to inquiries from the public; reviews fiduciary accountings; acts as liaison with other state and governmental agencies; schedules hearings; enters data into the CMS program; coordinates and arranges appointment of counsel and other professionals as required by statute; coordinates service of notice, including publication and certified mail notice; attends hearings; prepares file notes for the Judge; provides interpreting services; provides for the translation of documents; provides or oversees statistical reporting; provides staff training and assistance; prepares correspondence, memos and decrees; collects, scans, stores, retrieves and destroys official court records in accordance with statutory mandate and administrative policies and procedures; acts as billing and accounts receivable management coordinator; prepares and maintains financial records and reports for Probate Administration; makes deposits; may act for chief clerk during absences; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Knowledge, Skill and Ability :

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and operating systems of the Probate Court office strongly preferred; knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state laws and rules of practice; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of the CMS program strongly preferred; computer skills.

Experience and Training:

General Experience:

Four years of experience in the Probate Court system or related field.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's Degree. 2. A Master's degree or law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience. Guidelines for

Class Use:

Advancement to this class is available to incumbents in assistant clerk positions after strong performance of four full-time years of experience in the Probate Court system. Advancement is not automatic and requires judge approval.

Pay:

From $26.24 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person