The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support and assistance to the judge for the City of Spartanburg and is responsible for support to the Municipal Court operations.

• Collects and transmits data on verdicts of cases adjudicated in the Municipal Court.
• Assists the Judge in court with dockets and paperwork related to cases.
• Enters citations and schedule court dates.
• Enters dispositions for cases heard in the Municipal Court
• Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called.
• Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence to law or court procedures.
• Prepares case folders and posts, files or routes documents.
• Explains procedures or forms to parties in case.
• Secures information for judges and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.
• Records minutes of court proceedings and transcribes testimony.
• Records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees.
• Collects and holds restitution funds, fine payments and total monies.
• Prepares and audits cash receipts for Court collections.
• Files and retrieves documents and reference materials.
• Maintains positive communications with the public, including answering phone calls and emails and receiving customers at the customer service area.
• Responds to inquiries in person and by email from staff, the public, law enforcement, attorneys, and others as required.
• Responsible for the accurate receipt and recording of payments.
• Cross trained with other clerks to performs their duties when needed.
• Associate's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Salary depends upon experience and qualifications. Starting salary is $42,536 annually.