Office: Family Court
Salary: $14.00 - $17.00/hour FULL-TIME
Announcement Date: 03/23/2023
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives and/or processes correspondence and documents related to the Family Court following established procedures including court orders, bench warrants, petitions, etc. Keys into the computer a variety of types of information from legal documents. Makes copies, files, and/or submits documents to appropriate person(s).
Prepares case files for court and prepares docket sheets for cases. Clocks all pleadings. Purges cases when appropriate.
Assigning court-appointed attorneys for domestic cases as appropriate.
Schedules hearings as appropriate. Attends hearings as required.
Figures child support by the SCDSS guidelines.
Receives and posts child support payments. Prepares deposits as appropriate and submits all monies to Treasurer. Balances cash drawer daily and makes bank deposits as appropriate.
Assists the general public with recordings, questions, complaints, etc.; provides information to public, clients, attorneys, etc.; assists individuals with completing various legal forms.
Reviews and distributes computer printouts for the Court.
Prepares and processes requests and notices of wage withholdings.
Reconciles bank statements.
Opens and sorts mail appropriately.
Notarizes court papers and papers for the public.
Directs and oversees the activities of office clerical staff. Performs such supervisory duties as assigning and reviewing work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, etc.
Utilizes a variety of types of office equipment including typewriter, computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine, etc.
Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups such as judges, attorneys, supervisor, co-workers, and the public, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma with vocational/technical school training in computer operations and bookkeeping and one to two years of office experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Court experience is preferred.
SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Monday - Friday (9:00 - 5:00) 35 hours/week
***Background check and drug screen required
FAIRFIELD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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