Court Coordinator - Clerk of Courts

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties Coordinates and performs complex

legal and clerical work for assigned Circuit Court. Takes and

transcribes minutes of court proceedings and completes necessary forms

and documents related to each hearing; and distributes forms and

documents to proper litigants, attorneys, authorities, and agencies.

Cancel quashed warrants in a timely manner. Notifies litigants and

attorneys of trial dates and maintains court calendar as needed.

Verifies and answers inquiries of a non-restricted nature regarding

criminal, civil and family records. Prepares a variety of legal papers

such as judgments, warrants, notices of hearings. Maintains court jury

panels; swears in witnesses; completes tasks in jury management after

trials allowing jurors to be paid for their jury service. Marks,

maintains and is responsible for an accurate accounting of exhibits

offered and received during court proceedings. Accepts, interprets,

enters and processes court filings/orders/judgments. Issues executions,

transcripts and certified copies and satisfies judgments. Keeps an

account of files and closes out files that are assigned to their circuit

court when appropriate. Ensures proper files, documents, and forms are

in the courtroom or are processed from e-filing system for daily court

activities. Reviews and processes e-filed court documents within 48

business hours for their respective branch. Maintains records regarding

money judgments, liens, satisfaction of judgments and other related

court areas for their assigned branch. Composes and types correspondence

for their respective branch. Assists other Court coordinators to process

e-filed document on a regular basis and assists with administrative

tasks when necessary. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions

as assigned by Chief Deputy and Clerk of Courts. Performs duties of

bailiff on occasional basis. Covers commissioner\'s intake and

injunction hearings. File and process search warrants entering, scanning

and sealing documents. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of procedures and practices as they relate to the Clerk of

Courts office and court system. Knowledge of financial structures for

various misdemeanor and felony statutes to ensure proper imposition of

fines, costs, restitution and civil judgments for unpaid financial

obligations. Knowledge of criminal and traffic state statutes and county

ordinances, administrative codes, legislative bulletins, bond schedules

for entry and/or disposition of cases. Knowledge of the English

language. Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of general

bookkeeping practices. Knowledge of legal terminology, court forms and

statutes. Knowledge of Court procedures and proceedings. Knowledge of

and ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to

prioritize duties, work independently and use necessary judgment.

Ability to work well under pressure at a rapid pace and on multiple

tasks at any given time. Ability to follow complex oral and written

instructions. Ability to verify status, accuracy and maintain legal

records. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply policies, regulations,

procedures and laws. Including the ability to interpret court orders

written by court officials. Ability to accept responsibility and

exercise independent judgment. Ability to independently answer inquiries

and complaints from various parties in the justice system in an

effective and courteous manner. Ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with Judges, attorneys, other courthouse

staff, government agencies and the public. Ability to maintain a high

level of confidentiality and seal particular court documents when

necessary. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in

writing. Including composing correspondence for the court. Ability to

work the required hours of the position. Including evening hours when

necessary ue to court demands. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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