Data Entry Clerk - Criminal Palm Beach Gardens

$33,592 - $33,592/Yr

Palm Beach County - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team located near downtown Palm Beach Gardens! As a Data Entry Clerk at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Palm Beach Gardens office, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our criminal court records. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong attention to detail and excellent typing skills, even if you have no prior legal experience, as we offer on-the-job training. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn about the different case types that are filed in the criminal department. You will gain knowledge on a variety of different court documents, become familiar with State Statutes, and learn how cases are updated in our case management system. Learning these important functions will allow you to build a strong foundation for a successful career at the Clerk's office. This position is eligible for a one dollar per hour stipend, which will be awarded upon completion of the introductory period. However, the stipend will no longer apply should the employee transfer out of this position. Joining our Clerk family means being part of a team that prioritizes its members. We offer total compensation packages that include superior health care plans with lower costs, retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System, generous paid time off including 17 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Our award-winning wellness program provides employees with incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office, you can work with a purpose, make a difference in our community, and pursue career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex data entry for docketing functions; creates entry for each document; monitors image for quality and clarity.
• Forwards filings to the Court or the appropriate functional area as warranted.
• Adds and updates party/attorney information in the system; updates case status.
• Processes appeals; monitors and adheres to time periods prescribed by Rules of Appellate procedure and court orders; prepares, organizes, and transmits record on appeal according to Rules and/or formal Directions filed by party(ies); scans evidence for inclusion in record on appeal; prepares invoices and other related documents.
• Screens indigency applications; determines whether to grant, deny, or refer to the Court.
• Processes new cases, including multiple case types and transfers from other courts/venues; assigns case types; indexes parties and associating attorneys; handles specialized processes/procedures.
• Processes Judicial reassignments/recusals; updates system; issues notice of reassignment; notifies newly assigned Judge and parties/counsel of the change.
• Prepares court event forms for court sessions; prepares notice of bond forfeitures; processes written orders; records bookings; sets court hearings and notice parties.
• Accepts documents for recording; identifies document type; verifies statutory requirements.
• Calculates and cashiers related taxes and fees; issues certified copies.
• Performs specialized recording tasks, including the processing of Declaration of Domicile and Domestic Partnership.
• Scans documents; verifies legibility of documents scanned into the Official Records.
• Accepts VAB petitions and documents to be filed in existing County Civil cases.
• Processes e-filed documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED), supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Some vocational or college courses preferred.
• Typing accuracy.
• Communication skills.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle