CHIEF CLERK/DISTRICT COURT

Position Overview

• Role: Chief Clerk/District Court
• Reports to: Clerk of the Court and Clerical Systems Manager
• Responsibilities:
  • Perform complex and confidential clerical tasks.
  • Provide guidance and non-disciplinary supervision to court clerks.
  • Handle public inquiries and resolve routine issues.
  • Refer complex matters to higher-level supervisors.
  • Must be deputized and bonded for legal actions.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible clerical work. OR
  • Graduation from a 2-year clerical/business program + 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience also accepted.

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of clerical experience within a court system.

Work Environment

• Physical Activities: Mostly sedentary; occasional lifting of objects up to 35 lbs.
• Location: Office-based within the District Court.

Other Requirements

• Pre-employment Screening:
  • Medical exam (includes physical and drug screening).
  • Criminal background check.
• Probationary Period: Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of probation.

Recruitment Process

• Assessments: Candidates may undergo evaluations for job fit, foundational competencies, and personality alignment.
• Eligible List: Qualified candidates will be listed for three months, subject to extension or exhaustion.

Place of work