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Beaufort County South Carolina

Judicial Clerk I

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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$77,484 / year median in South Carolina

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain the records of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions. This class works under close supervision according to established procedures. The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions and duties related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Clock-in, verify, scan and file official documentation into case files. Obtain and transfers inmate packets from the Beaufort County Detention Center. Prepare, clockin and e-mail warrants to the Beaufort County Detention Center Intake. Scan, redact and file records to corresponding defendant files. Assist, answer questions and interact with fellow employees, judges, attorneys general, attorneys, law enforcement, public defenders, general public and others associated with Common Pleas and General Sessions' cases. Screen all communications and requests from individuals seeking a hearing with a judge, either in person, by telephone or through mail, to determine the reason(s) for the contact and if the matter is appropriate for a judge's consideration. Provide the public guidance on how to proceed in various judicial matters or refer to the appropriate person(s) as it applies to the situation. (The Clerk of Court's Office
DOES NOT
offer any person legal advice or any semblance thereof.) Perform limited clerical work as directed by judges or the Court Administrator. Provide front desk assistance with Public Defender applications, defendant payments, pro-se filed documents, and provide assistance to the public. Prepare bail and discharge documents for Bondspersons for the release of inmates. Receive bond payments and enter case information in the Court Management System (CMS). Prepare and maintain trial, motions and plea rosters. Perform related work as assigned by and at the behest of the Clerk of Court.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires an associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.