Principal Court Clerk (Criminal Court Clerk)

Position Summary

Works under the limited general direction of a supervisor to support a unit engaged in performing duties for the Criminal Court Clerk's office. Assignments involve a variety of responsibilities related to the Courtroom including documentation of the case files. Pay Grade: 44 Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; AND High school diploma or possess a GED.

PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides courtroom assistance as related to daily clerical activities within each courtroom. Records case dispositions and court orders, arrangements for payment of fees. Examines legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to court or law procedures. Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called, entering decisions and continuances in a computer program.

Enters various court information into the computer, edit and delete same. Performs other related duties as required or directed. KSA’s Knowledge of courtroom procedures. Knowledge of various legal documents issued by the court. Ability to establish and maintain a system of files. Ability to work with court officials. Must have good organizational skills.

Ability to write legibly on legal documents and court files. Ability to have good communication skills and organizational skills. Ability to perform accurate math computations. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.

The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.