Job Details
Salary: $18.60 - $21.88 Hourly
Location : Governmental Complex Downtown, Cheyenne
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00019
Department: Clerk of District Court
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
Hiring Range: $18.60- $21.88 Hourly
Full Salary Range: $18.60 - $25.16 Hourly
Summary
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of clerical functions within an assigned area of
the Clerk of District Court Office.
Essential Job Functions
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include
the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Performs various customer service activities including answering phones and assisting walk-in customers; responds to inquiries and provides information to the general public, attorneys and outside agencies; calculates, collects and receipts fees.
Performs docketing functions including examining/determining acceptability of documents to be filed,entering data into the computer system, updating files, fastening documents into files, organizing/certifying documents, and following up on files/documents that require further processing.
Coordinates and performs journalizing activities for assigned area as required.
Processes abatements, court orders, mass orders and appeals including coordinating
correspondence, documentation and filing; issues bench warrants and summons; processes notices of delinquency as required.
Certifies various documents for assigned work area including pulling relevant files, copying and certifying documents and/or orders per requirements.
Performs a variety of general office duties including copying and distributing forms/documents, receiving/sorting incoming mail, and processing outgoing certified mail.
Processes, retrieves, maintains and transfers files for assigned area of work.
Provides backup assistance to other departments as required.
Prepares and processes daily bank deposits as required.
Coordinates and maintains office supply inventory; organizes supply storage area as required.
Performs other duties specific to area of assignment as assigned or required.
Calculates, collects and receipts fees for new cases, records checks, and copies.
Processes returns for the Sheriff's Department and private process servers.
Issues warrants, summonses, subpoenas and writs.
Certifies documents and mailings; enters defaults.
Processes and maintains confidentiality of information and records.
Provides assistance with calling jurors for duty; enters jury excusals; processes and tracks juror questionnaires; coordinates juror payments.
Issues notices of garnishment and executions; receipts and disburses funds.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent; two years clerical experience in a legal or court setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of Clerk of District Court activities and services.
Knowledge of laws, statutes and regulations applicable to the activities of area of specialization.
Knowledge of customer service standards and protocol.
Knowledge of general accounting and cash handling processes.
Knowledge of general legal terminology.
Knowledge of all aspects of daily operations relative to an assigned area within the clerk of district court office.
Skill in effectively dealing with and providing customer service assistance to the general public.
Skill in accurately performing a variety of clerical activities within a court environment.
Skill in ensuring the confidential, accurate and timely processing of all documentation and files.
Skill in liaising with attorneys and relevant outside agencies.
Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page.
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Please describe your customer service experience.
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Please describe your experience with cash handling.
03
Please describe a position you held that demonstrates your attention to detail.
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Please describe your experience with handling confidential information.
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What is your highest level of education?
- No Education
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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How many years of clerical experience do you have?
- No experience
- 1-3 Years experience
- 4-6 Years of experience
- 7-9 Years of experience
- 10 or more years of experience
Required Question