Starting Pay: $17.7901 Hourly ($37,003)
After 1st Year: $18.8736 Hourly ($39,257)
After 2nd Year: $21.8422 Hourly ($45,432)
After 3rd Year: $22.3721 Hourly ($46,534)
After 4th Year: $22.9243 Hourly ($47,683)
After 5th Year: $23.5022 Hourly ($48,885)
After 6th Year: $24.1020 Hourly ($50,132)
After 7th Year: $24.7545 Hourly ($51,489)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of clerical experience and the ability to type 30 net words per minute.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of clerical tasks for the Friend of the Court which utilize bookkeeping, typing, cashiering and computer skills; employees are expected to exercise a certain degree of independent judgment in completion of their duties; generally work is reviewed upon completion; may be assigned to work in the County Clerk’s Office and/or may be deputized to make clerical actions effective, work will predominantly be performed at the Friend of the Court.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Utilizes computers and word processing software to complete court reports and orders;
• Prepares legal forms;
• Utilizes computers for data input, data retrieval and word processing;
• Works closely with technical and non-technical staff to resolve, document and support a variety of issues and services;
• Assists management and technical staff in developing and improving automation of clerical tasks and systems management;
• Answers the phone and provides general information; regarding individual files and Friend of the Court policy;
• Acts as liaison with other public agencies such as Social Services, Sheriff’s Department, Prosecuting Attorney etc.;
• Computes changes in payments; and/or charges, where required;
• Processes reissued checks; and works suspense and establishment lists;
• Prepares complex statistical and accounting reports requiring a number of separate tabulations;
• Searches files for background information;
• Prepares warrants for entry into the LEIN system;
• Performs electronic or paper file maintenance as required;
• Works as a counter clerk assisting the public in filling out forms and answering general information questions;
• Accepts and receipts cash payments as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, software, business English and mathematics;
• Knowledge of clerical and financial methods used in keeping fiscal accounts and records;
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions;
• Ability to prepare reports from complex clerical and/or financial records;
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established Friend of the court policies;
• Ability to process temporary orders;
• Ability to process non-cash receipting
• Ability to utilize computers and related software;
• Ability to perform mathematical operations accurately;
• Ability to use appropriate judgment and tact when dealing with clients or other County employees;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;