Deputy Clerk II

Deputy Clerk II Chatham County, GA - 3.6 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $42,747 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Vision insurance Gym membership Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Typing Clerical experience Full Job Description Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today! Description Do you have strong administrative skills and a passion for public service? The Clerk of Superior Court is looking for a dedicated Deputy Clerk II to join our team and provide essential support to the court system. Examples of Duties Provides effective customer service by phone or in person, explains policies and procedures, reviews and accepts legal documents submitted by the public, collects and processes fees, and answers inquiries from attorneys, plaintiffs, and defendants regarding schedules of hearings, motions, trials, and other relevant matters. Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information and processes documents for filing. 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 and assists in an assigned records room. Drafts court memorandums, appropriate notices, and other legal documents for Clerk of Superior Court approval and signature, and signs documents as Deputy Clerk of the Court. Performs a variety of court calendar functions, schedules dates and times for hearings, motions, and trials, communicates instructions regarding paperwork and court appearance/process, records case numbers in court date/time logbook, prepares calendar for publication, and reviews weekly court calendar to ensure accuracy. Disseminates information and legal documents to attorneys and other involved parties, retrieves and returns original legal documents for use in the courtroom, and processes disposed cases for archiving. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software, and operates general office or other equipment to complete essential functions. Communicates with supervisor, other employees, attorneys, judges, the public, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, and At least one (1) year of general administrative experience in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, law, or a related field; or Any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must obtain a Notary Public Certification issued by the Clerk of Superior Court (within your county of residence) and affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court upon hire. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete keyboarding and clerical testing during the interview process. According to assignment, you may be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using automated systems. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.