Deputy Court Clerk

HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE FULL-TIME DEPUTY COURT CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION

In Henry County, Tennessee, the Circuit Court Clerk is the Elected Official responsible for the Circuit, General Sessions & Juvenile Court Clerk Offices. Employees working for the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk are subject to assignment within any of the three offices at the discretion of the Clerk, at any time. This position will have a for any new hire beginning with the first full day of employment.

Job Classification:

Full-time Deputy Court Clerk Performs clerical functions and maintains records in accordance with applicable law, court rules and procedures under the supervision of the Circuit Court Clerk. One primary function is being a customer service representative to the public. You be able to conduct your work without the habit of being distracted by your personal mobile device. This position carries a possibility of an additional requirement and responsibility of being able to serve as a bench clerk, meaning being able to perform some duties from the courtroom while court is in session. We are the face of the court system and most often the ones in communication with those involved in legal and/or judicial matters. These offices are busy on a consistent basis, and the employee must be able to work within set deadlines and perform in a while maintaining a courteous and polite attitude towards co-workers and the customer. In other words, you must be nice to those you interact with. Employee must be able to work independently within a diverse work environment. Our client base, course of business, and the judicial process may present situations of a mature and challenging nature. As a County employee, benefits include retirement, sick, vacation and holiday pay. The starting salary for this position is $36,018 as of the July 2025

• June 2026 fiscal year.

Much of the parking downtown is metered. Free parking is available nearby.

Schedule of Work:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.

m. until 4:30 p.m. are the normal business hours. Training sessions, seminars and clerk's meetings will at times be necessary to attend beyond normal hours. Overnight travel may be required but not often. County policy does not allow for overtime pay but does allow for 'comp time' for hours worked beyond normal business hours. Lunch breaks may not be at the exact same time each day due to nature of our work, it may vary at times. Good attendance, being at work, is very important in this position.

Essential Functions:

(

Note :

The duties listed below are normal for this job. You may perform them entirely or in part. These duties are NOT to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.) Answers the phone and uses the phone to communicate . Must be able to do this proficiently . Receives citations and petitions, assigns docket numbers, date-stamps documents, prepares for each day of court, and enters information into the court information system

• daily.

Balances cash drawer, count change back, process credit/debit card payments and make up for any cash shortages. Must adhere to strict audit procedures . Makes copies, forwards warrants, issues orders of protection, subpoenas and other court documents relating to defendants & offenses, to the District Attorney, the Public Defender, attorneys of record and other members of the public. Updates computer files as cases progress through court. (pleas, judgments, counsel appointed, failure to appear, violation of probation, fines/cost/fees, and any other subsequent disposition in a cases) Deputy clerks may attend court also. Maintains confidentiality of Juvenile records and files. (Juvenile Court Clerk's Office specific) Maintains and organizes indexes of Court minute books. (Circuit Court specific) Depending on exact work assignment, may have responsibilities including using MS Word and/or MS Excel. All offices have a specific computerized court management system they use daily for input and retrieval of information. (TnCIS or Quest)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher education.
• Prior experience in a court, banking, accounting, or legal setting.
• Position requires the ability to perform a wide variety of comprehensive clerical functions including data entry, filing, and processing court records.
• Good written and verbal skills. Thorough and detailed work habits .
• General PC computer, internet and email experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Clean criminal history, sound financial reputation.
• Candidate may be subject to personal & business reference and background record review.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization :

Requires the ability to enter, review, analyze data and issue documents . Will be required to learn custom data management software used.

Candidate Human Interaction :

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Mathematical Aptitude :

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. MUST be able to manage money and monetary transactions.

Physical Ability :

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light

• medium weight (25-30 pounds) routinely.

The ability to climb stairs is also a necessary ability required. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Henry County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Pay:

$36,018.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person Deputy Court Clerk Henry County Circuit Court Clerk 101 West Washington Street, Paris, TN 38242 $36,018 a year

• Full-time $36,018 a year
• Full-time

HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE FULL-TIME DEPUTY COURT CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION

In Henry County, Tennessee, the Circuit Court Clerk is the Elected Official responsible for the Circuit, General Sessions & Juvenile Court Clerk Offices. Employees working for the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk are subject to assignment within any of the three offices at the discretion of the Clerk, at any time. This position will have a for any new hire beginning with the first full day of employment.

Job Classification:

Full-time Deputy Court Clerk Performs clerical functions and maintains records in accordance with applicable law, court rules and procedures under the supervision of the Circuit Court Clerk. One primary function is being a customer service representative to the public. You be able to conduct your work without the habit of being distracted by your personal mobile device. This position carries a possibility of an additional requirement and responsibility of being able to serve as a bench clerk, meaning being able to perform some duties from the courtroom while court is in session. We are the face of the court system and most often the ones in communication with those involved in legal and/or judicial matters. These offices are busy on a consistent basis, and the employee must be able to work within set deadlines and perform in a while maintaining a courteous and polite attitude towards co-workers and the customer. In other words, you must be nice to those you interact with. Employee must be able to work independently within a diverse work environment. Our client base, course of business, and the judicial process may present situations of a mature and challenging nature. As a County employee, benefits include retirement, sick, vacation and holiday pay. The starting salary for this position is $36,018 as of the July 2025

• June 2026 fiscal year.

Much of the parking downtown is metered. Free parking is available nearby.

Schedule of Work:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.

m. until 4:30 p.m. are the normal business hours. Training sessions, seminars and clerk's meetings will at times be necessary to attend beyond normal hours. Overnight travel may be required but not often. County policy does not allow for overtime pay but does allow for 'comp time' for hours worked beyond normal business hours. Lunch breaks may not be at the exact same time each day due to nature of our work, it may vary at times. Good attendance, being at work, is very important in this position.

Essential Functions:

(

Note :

The duties listed below are normal for this job. You may perform them entirely or in part. These duties are NOT to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.) Answers the phone and uses the phone to communicate . Must be able to do this proficiently . Receives citations and petitions, assigns docket numbers, date-stamps documents, prepares for each day of court, and enters information into the court information system

• daily.

Balances cash drawer, count change back, process credit/debit card payments and make up for any cash shortages. Must adhere to strict audit procedures . Makes copies, forwards warrants, issues orders of protection, subpoenas and other court documents relating to defendants & offenses, to the District Attorney, the Public Defender, attorneys of record and other members of the public. Updates computer files as cases progress through court. (pleas, judgments, counsel appointed, failure to appear, violation of probation, fines/cost/fees, and any other subsequent disposition in a cases) Deputy clerks may attend court also. Maintains confidentiality of Juvenile records and files. (Juvenile Court Clerk's Office specific) Maintains and organizes indexes of Court minute books. (Circuit Court specific) Depending on exact work assignment, may have responsibilities including using MS Word and/or MS Excel. All offices have a specific computerized court management system they use daily for input and retrieval of information. (TnCIS or Quest)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher education.
• Prior experience in a court, banking, accounting, or legal setting.
• Position requires the ability to perform a wide variety of comprehensive clerical functions including data entry, filing, and processing court records.
• Good written and verbal skills. Thorough and detailed work habits .
• General PC computer, internet and email experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Clean criminal history, sound financial reputation.
• Candidate may be subject to personal & business reference and background record review.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization :

Requires the ability to enter, review, analyze data and issue documents . Will be required to learn custom data management software used.

Candidate Human Interaction :

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Mathematical Aptitude :

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. MUST be able to manage money and monetary transactions.

Physical Ability :

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light

• medium weight (25-30 pounds) routinely.

The ability to climb stairs is also a necessary ability required. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Henry County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Pay:

$36,018.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person