Job Information
Berrien County Trial Court - Trial Court Clerk II in St Joseph, Michigan
Trial Court Clerk II
- $34,526 - $46,267/ Year
- Full Benefits Package
Duties:
- Performs counter, cashier, daily balancing and bookkeeping duties.
- Operates computers and office equipment while completing various clerical duties.
- Answers telephones and responds to inquiries regarding court fines, schedules and information regarding the Civil and Criminal Divisions.
- Acts as an assignment clerk, courtroom clerk and backup court recorder as directed.
- Performs computer data entry, receives and receipts payments of bonds, fines, costs, fees, and other moneys.
- Accepts pleas in traffic civil infractions cases.
- Assesses fines and costs as directed by the judges.
- Swears in persons on complaints and witnesses signatures.
- Recalls outstanding warrants.
- Cross-trained with other similar positions within the Trial Court.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of general clerical experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing and background check, before employment.
- Employees will be fingerprinted.
- May be required to obtain state certification as a Certified Electronic Recorder or Certified Electronic Operator.
- Subject to random alcohol and drug testing per the Court's policy.
- May be assigned to work at any Berrien County Trial Court location during employment.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Some knowledge of court and legal procedures.
- Ability to make decisions according to established procedures, policies and court rules.
- Familiarity with various computer software programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees and interact effectively with the public.