Deputy Clerk I Augusta Richmond County - 3.8 Augusta, GA Job Details $30,427.32 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Certified Notary Public Full Job Description Performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person: provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution. Reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; and processes documents for filing as required in accordance with court rules.

Processes daily case files:

receives daily cases; creates permanent files; assigns to appropriate judges; documents assignments in shared spreadsheet; distributes file copies; and stamps/dockets new paperwork. Performs data entry in specialized program applications: scans, indexes and records court case information and/or legal documents; audits and reviews data for accuracy; and maintains accurate records and filing systems. Responds to court orders, deeds, citations, and other relevant documents regarding the court system: files court records in accordance with court procedures; processes disposed cases for archiving; and provides assistance in an assigned records room.

Issues subpoenas:

dockets cases; and signs documents as Deputy Clerk of the Court as required. Collects, records and processes fees: processes court payments, taxes, recording fees, and other items according to division/department assignment and per established procedures; enters payments/ posts checks into specified computer application; assigns fees to proper case; assigns taxes to specific property; and balances monies received and processes as required. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required

Experience:

One (1) year of customer service, administrative and/or record keeping experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form Exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Licensing/Certification:

Must possess and maintain affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court and Notary Public Certification; and according to area of assignment.

Compensation:

30,427.32