Overview
Senior Administrative Support Assistant Jobs in Garden City, NY at Northwell Health
Department: Circuit County Clerk
Position Control Number: 0101-084
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No
Opening Date: March 05, 2025
Closing Date: March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB SUMMARY: Assists with the oversight of case processing for the Circuit and County courts and provision of information and direction to employees in all divisions of the Circuit/County Clerk’s Office, judges, attorneys, and the public concerning cases processed in Circuit or County Court. Also responsible for case assignments from the Elected Official for preparation/drafting of internal office communication and conducting legal research to advise the Elected Official and staff concerning administrative issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Advises Deputy Clerks on questions concerning case processing including the review and processing of circuit court filings, replevins, summons, garnishments, writs of execution and possession, orders for delivery, and other filings and documents in Circuit Court.
Provides consultation and advice to Deputy Clerks regarding questions concerning the entry of data in court cases.
Provides clarification of legal language or specifications to office staff.
Ensures the effective storage of the records of the courts and retention of old court records.
Provides supervisory support to all departments.
Advises in personnel and disciplinary matters as needed.
Prepares / updates / recommends policies and procedures addressing personnel issues.
Drafts and implements office policies and procedures; monitors for compliance.
Develops/coordinates training programs as needed.
Formulates inquiries for the Pulaski County Attorney’s Office; implements resulting directives.
Responds to questions regarding e-filing from attorneys and their staff and self-represented litigant who e-file.
Researches the law and administrative orders that establish security requirements for court records and maintains the security of records that are not subject to public review.
Acts as liaison with the Circuit Court judges and their staffs; and outside offices, i.e., law firms, Administrative Office of the Courts; Supreme Court Clerk’s Office; state agencies, and County Level agencies such as Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office; and local-level agencies such as local police and District Courts.
Assists the Court Records Division and the deputy clerks in that division and attorneys and members of the public with issues regarding court records, sealed cases, cases to be sealed or expunged, sealed records or records to be sealed.
Conducts technical reviews of court records and advises the Accounting Division on issues concerning the association of money to cases and parties in circuit court cases including searches in Court Connect and Contexte.
Advises the Circuit Court Administrator, the Assistance Chief Deputies, and the Court staff regarding corrections needed to the court dockets as ordered by the courts, such as removing court fees or fines not ordered by the Court or those satisfied by time served, or entering Mode of Filing Codes, Mode of Disposition Codes, applying costs and fines to the cases, associating those codes and costs or fines to the appropriate party and making corrections as needed.
Advises Circuit County Clerk, Chief Deputy, Chief Administrator, Assistant Chief Deputies, and Deputy Clerks when new legislation, administrative orders, or court opinions establish new precedents and court procedures pertaining to the work of the office; provides interpretation and application of new legislation.
Attends training and development meetings of the Court Automation Program and other programs of the Administrative Office of the Courts to plan and advise on the development of new court automation processes and to assist the Circuit/County Clerk and Deputy Clerks with the implementation of the automation programs.
Provides non-legal information to self-represented litigants or persons seeking sealing or expungement of criminal records or certified copies of non-sealed criminal court records and on filing procedural questions for filing questions in Circuit and County Court.
Assists the Circuit/County Clerk and Deputy Clerks in formulating inquiries for the Pulaski County Attorney’s Office and implementing of resulting directives.
Schedules and conducts court-ordered sales were appointed as commissioner for sales ordered in foreclosures, partitions, probate, domestic relations, or other case types; coordinates legal advertising and computes costs for the sales; communicates with attorneys, banks, investors, and persons who are parties to the sales or interested purchasers; prepares or reviews documents submitted by law firms for the sales; executes documents as commissioner; files sale documents and obtains court approval of sales subsequent to the sales.
Researches statutes and provides guidance as to compliance as required.
Consults with Deputy Clerks, court staff, and the Administrative Office of the Courts on matters of statistical reporting; and provides assistance as needed for statistical reporting to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other related duties as required.
PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a smoking-restricted office environment. Duties may include strict time constraints.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of State and Federal statutes, case law, precedents, and County ordinances governing the processing of civil and criminal cases and operations within Circuit Court.
Considerable knowledge of court processes and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of the record-keeping requirements for circuit court case records.
Good knowledge of supervisory techniques.
Ability to conduct legal research utilizing previous case decisions and legal interpretations.
Ability to prepare detailed written legal opinions and interpretations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements.
Ability to maintain discretion regarding privileged information.
Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
Skill in the operation of a computer and related software including Microsoft Office and court management software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to orally communicate effectively, in person, and by telephone.
Digital dexterity is needed for keyboard operation.
Visual acuity is necessary for use of a computer screen.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a Juris Doctorate law degree; considerable legal experience with civil/criminal case management, research, and interpretation of the statute and legal regulations; or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Prefer the possession of a valid Arkansas Attorney’s License.
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Title: Senior Administrative Support Assistant
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Garden City, NY
