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Clerk Jobs in Danville, IN at Hendricks County Government
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Hendricks County Government Job Description
Title:Clerk
FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Department: Superior Court 3
Supervisor:Judge Tanselle
Purpose of Position:Provides accurate and timely notice to litigants of all Court orders and administrative actions and assists in the general operation of the Court
Essential Functions:
Verifies that all pleadings received by the Clerk have been entered on the appropriate Chronological Case Summary
Verifies that every document-related entry on a Chronological Case Summary (CCS) has a corresponding document attached to the entry
Maintains pleadings in case files in chronological order (paper where applicable)
Provides litigants and others, including but not limited to, attorneys, Prosecutor’s Office, the Chief Public Defender, the Probation Department, the Sheriff’s Department, and Work Release, with electronic copies (paper where applicable) of all Court orders and administrative actions and enters date of notice and person(s) notified on the CCS
Reviews all Court orders for judgments, satisfactions of judgment, and releases of judgment via bankruptcy, and assignments of judgment and notifies Clerk for entry into the Clerk’s official Record of Judgments and Orders
Issues criminal summons, warrants, transport orders, protective orders, judgments, and other orders issued by the Court
Processes all Court mail
Processes various civil and criminal pleadings
Provides clerical support to the Judge as requested, including contacting attorneys on specific matters, setting up conference calls, and drafting orders and documents for the Judge’s review and signature
Serves as liaison to attorneys, judges, or other local officials, providing information relating to court hearings and charges
Responds to inquiries, complaints, and concerns as they arise as well as general inquiries from the media. Answers questions concerning the general operation of the Court and directs attorneys and members of the public to the appropriate location
Complies with the applicable provisions of the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct
Non-Essential Functions:
Answers telephones
Performs other duties as assigned
Backs up other staff in the office as necessary
Education & Qualification Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent time management
Ability to deal with other people effectively and tactfully
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Good organizational skills
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Responsibility:
Incumbent works under established guidelines and procedures. Errors in work usually result in loss of time to the department and inconvenience to parties
Working Relationships:
Working relationships include the members of the local judiciary; fellow court employees; attorneys; self-represented litigants; members of the public; and members of other county departments, including, but not limited to, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Chief Public Defender, the Probation Department, the Sheriff’s Department, Work Release, and the Clerk’s Office
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
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Title: Clerk
Company: Hendricks County Government
Location: Danville, IN
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