Senior Court Clerk
Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Description: Minnesota Judicial Branch is looking of Senior Court Clerk right now, this position will be delegated in Minnesota. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Division: 7th Judicial District
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters CAT
This is a multi-county position that will be assigned to the counties of Benton, Mille Lacs and Stearn! s with the primary work location in Stearns County.
This position performs advanced court clerical work in a district court of the Minnesota State Court System. Work may involve responsibility for a specific area of court case processing or for performing a variety of advanced clerical functions in multiple divisions, which may require the application of independent judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.
Example of Duties:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed)
- Performs the full scope of varied court clerical work involved in case processing in the areas of probate, conciliation, traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile and family.
- Reviews legal documents for completeness, adequacy, accuracy and compliance with rules; determines processing required and! takes necessary action in accordance with court rules or refe! rs the highly complex matters to a Court Clerk Leadworker or supervisor.
- Determines proper routing of complaints, petitions, and other filings; notifies parties.
- Issues summons, notices, subpoenas, and similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service, affixes court seal and authenticates documents.
- May perform financial activities within the office; calculates costs and amounts due; prepares bank deposits; may make necessary disbursements to parties; prepares and reconciles required statements and reports.
- May have daily contact with judges while working as their assistants in court proceedings and in responding to their request for documents or other information; with the general public, attorneys and representatives from outside agencies for the purpose of answering questions relative to court policies and procedures, providing referrals for further assistance, providing information on case status and court! records, and giving assistance with the processing of applications and documents; and with local law enforcement agencies and personnel for the purpose of exchanging information on court cases and proceedings.
- Types or generates from the computer, expungements, commitments, executions, levy forms, petitions, affidavits, correspondence, court calendars, orders, etc.; reviews for accuracy and completeness; secures required signatures; also may perform jury coordination and processing activities.
- Enters manually or on computer system, required permanent record information such as case events, bail information, case activity, dispositions, sentencing, orders for protection or harassment restraining orders. Reports information to Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, as applicable.
- Suspends and reinstates driver's licenses consistent with established procedures.
- Performs telephone and counter work; answers/responds ! to incoming phone calls; locates and checks out files for attorneys, co! urt, and public; responds to questions/inquiries regarding court procedures; manages court records.
- Assures completeness and accuracy of records leaving the court jurisdiction pursuant to change of venue, appeal, and certification requirements.
- Performs courtroom clerical duties; prepares case files and forms for court; checks people in and calls the calendar; swears in jury panels and witnesses; takes court minutes; sets court dates for next appearance; arranges and organizes the docket, notes continuances, makes minute and docket entries to reflect case progress.
- May participate in and coordinate the scheduling and calendaring of arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, continuances, trials and other matters; sends out notices; contacts attorneys and parties concerning rescheduling; makes appropriate record entries.
- May review MNCIS case exception or related operational reports and implements appropriate corrective act! ions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or vocational school and experience as a court clerk or in a legal field. Criminal Justice, Paralegal or Legal secretarial degree is preferred.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Considerable knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
Knowledge of appropriate procedures for processing a variety of legal documents.
Knowledge of procedures for proper record maintenance and retention.
Knowledge of the court automated information system.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying type and complexity.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
! Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports fr! om such records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
Supplemental Information:
Work is performed primarily in an office-setting, courtroom or at a public counter. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry, abusive or threatening.
Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page. (For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page.) In addition to completing the online application, please upload and attach your resume and cover letter.
If you have questions about this position, please contact us at: mary.stock@courts.state.mn.us
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If you were eligible to this posit! ion, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Interested on this position, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:13 GMT