Job Details

ID #2715724
Estado Wyoming
Ciudad Gillette
Full-time
Salario USD $39,700 - $42,500 a year 39700 - 42500 a year
Fuente State of Wyoming
Showed 2019-09-19
Fecha 2019-09-06
Fecha tope 2019-11-05
Categoría Legal/paralegal
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Circuit Court Clerk-Campbell County Circuit Court

Wyoming, Gillette 00000 Gillette USA

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Chief Clerk and Judges of the Campbell County Circuit Court, the clerk performs a variety of working-level legal procedures in trial court operations relating to the preparation and processing of court cases. This is a position of significant responsibility requiring a high degree of ability and comprehension. Attention to detail is critical. This position does not have budget authority.

Recruitment Contact: Becky Craig (307)777-7678

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The listed duties and responsibilities are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed.

  • Responsible for civil/stalking/family violence/criminal/traffic cases;

  • Prepares, assembles, and checks court dockets; establishes and maintains case files; prepares and routes notices according to required procedures; calendars court dates and confirms court arrangements; notifies interested and concerned individuals regarding court proceedings;

  • Prepares documents for civil/stalking/family violence/traffic/criminal cases;

  • Takes understandable and legible notes of all court proceedings; operates automated court recording system and assures proceedings are recorded with minimal defects;

  • Enters and retrieves data through the case management system; prepares record checks by searching indexes and/or documents to obtain and verify information;

  • Performs follow-up work subsequent to court sessions; distributes judicial orders; posts information generated during court sessions to case files; prepares and routes copies, certified, if necessary, and maintains payment schedules;

  • Schedules and tracks deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements;

  • Issues subpoenas for law enforcement and witnesses;

  • Reviews, verifies, and enters pertinent data into the case management system;

  • Processes bench warrants, petitions to revoke, and order to show cause documents; prepares transcripts for bound-over cases and appeals; processes petitions, complaints, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, remands, judgments, post judgment pleadings and all other orders made by the court; processes failure to appear (FTA) notices, Non-Resident Violator Compact notices, and abstracts to the appropriate agencies;

  • Issues jury summons; maintains list and processes payments to jurors; sends copies of questionnaires to appropriate counsel;

  • Assists in the preparation of files for storage, drug court procedures, and any other duty assigned;

  • Distributes the necessary legal papers to the correct people, making and coordinating appointments;

  • Verifies legitimacy of requests for access to court information, ensuring that confidential information is redacted from the public file;

  • Trains and backs up other new clerks;

  • Receives and receipts money by cash, check, money order, credit card, or e-Payment; balances cash drawer(s); posts transactions to appropriate accounts; disburses monies according to established procedures;

  • Prepares end-of-day report and balances daily receipts to report; prepares deposits and assures that deposits are taken to the bank daily; assists in end-of-month procedures as requested;

  • Efficiently collects, opens, sorts, distributes, and/or sends postal mail, email, or other information;

  • May be responsible for court correspondence.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public, and various entities; follow written and oral instructions accurately; calmly resolve disputes with distressed customers both at counter and on the phone;

Travel for training and meetings may be required.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of general office procedures, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation;

  • Knowledge of computers and general software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel;

  • Appropriately maintain confidentiality of court records;

  • Ability to develop a good working knowledge of the case management system and to assist with training employees on the case management system, court procedures, court documents, and file management;

  • Ability to organize and prioritize duties, handle multiple tasks at the same time, and tolerate constant interruptions;

  • Ability to efficiently operate and maintain all office equipment;

  • Ability to pass a typing test at 40 wpm or more;

  • Ability to become familiar with court policies and procedures, Wyoming statutes, legal terminology, legal concepts, principles, and procedures;

  • Ability to work productively and professionally with co-workers and others;

  • Ability to attend work on a regular basis, including arriving at work on time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

Prefer experience as a legal secretary, assistant, or clerk with some bookkeeping.

Knowledge of general office procedures, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Knowledge of computers and general software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt

  • Employment is "At will."

  • The successful candidate may undergo a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting.

  • State benefits are provided in addition to salary.

HOW TO APPLY:

A Wyoming Judicial Branch (WJB) Employment Application Form is available at https://www.courts.state.wy.us/court-administration/careers/. A fully completed application along with cover letter and resume must be sent to:

Campbell County Circuit Court

Attn: Dena Holzer, Chief Clerk

500 S. Gillette Ave., Suite 2200

Gillette, WY 82716

Supplemental Information

151-Wyoming Judicial Branch

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

VETERANS: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receive survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach a Form DD214 to the application.

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