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CLERK
OVERVIEW
A clerk, under the general direction of the Chief Clerk and Judge of the Circuit Court, performs a variety of working-level legal procedures in trial court operations relating to the preparation and processing of court cases. This is a responsible position requiring a high degree of ability and comprehension. Travel to satellite court in Powell is required. Travel for training and meetings may be required.
The candidate would be in a high energy, high stress environment. The clerk works in a small office with several other clerks. Teamwork is critical to completing work essential to the function of the court. The right candidate will need to communicate well with other clerks to meet the court’s needs.
The clerk position requires an exceptional amount of detail, multitasking, organization and prioritization. Some of the essential functions and duties of the clerk are as follows:
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
Schedules and tracks deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements
Reviews, verifies and enters pertinent data into the case management system
Processes petitions, complaints, informations, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, remands, judgments, post judgment pleadings and all other orders made by the court; processes FTA’s NRVC’s, and abstracts to appropriate agencies
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
Receives and receipts money by cash, check, money order, credit card; 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
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; 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
Efficiently collects, opens, sorts, distributes and/or sends postal mail, email or other information
May be responsible for court correspondence
Appropriately maintain confidentiality of court records
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 become familiar with court policies and procedures, the Wyoming Statutes, legal terminology, legal concepts, principles and procedures
Other duties as assigned by Chief Clerk or Judge of Circuit Court
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High school graduate or GED equivalent. Familiarity with general accounting and legal terminology preferred
Knowledge of general office procedures, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Employment is “at will.” The annual gross salary range for this position is $37,000 - $39,000, depending on experience. State benefits are provided in addition to salary. Please submit a resume, cover letter and references to Ashley Ries via mail at 1002 Sheridan Ave, RM 206, Cody, WY 82414, and may feel free to drop off resume, cover letter and references. The position will remain open until filled.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $37,000.00 to $39,000.00 /year
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
- Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented quality and precision-focused
- Team-oriented cooperative and collaborative
- Outcome-oriented results-focused with strong performance culture
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