Records Clerk/Cashier

About the position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more. This classification level performs clerical work under immediate supervision in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager. Responsibilities may include: performing clerical functions in assigned service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption by responding to routine inquiries; verifying files/information for missing details, accuracy, and distributing to appropriate staff for correction; preparing and processing motions; compiling and maintaining records by sorting, filing, scanning files and related documents; performing data entry, receiving fees/fines and other payments, and performing other general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers, which includes answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, responding to requests for information from staff and/or the general public; answering routine questions.
• Performs clerical tasks, which includes collecting fees, fines and other payments; receiving, processing, sorting, filing, and/or distributing a variety of correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, and/drop paperwork and other applicable documents.
• Enters information into applicable court databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain court records and information in assigned area of responsibility and process court motions.
• Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• $20,000 free basic life insurance.
• State-matched 156% retirement plan.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Earned paid vacation and sick leave.