GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
A court clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the City of Marion’s District Court and ensures that all logistical details of a trial run smoothly. A court clerk requires strong organizational abilities, detailed knowledge of court proceedings, and strong communication skills. A court clerk creates and processes court orders and other paperwork, maintains records of court proceedings, takes notes during trials, and provides details and instructions to jury members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accept payments of fines and other monies on behalf of the court as directed.

• Process paperwork related to court trials.

• Notify individuals of court dates and required appearances.

• Manage courtroom schedule.

• Answer questions about trials or court documents.

• Retrieve old court documents from storage or database as necessary.

• Schedule hearings and court appointments.

• Transcribe documents for judges and lawyers as needed.

• Type and edit confidential documents and correspondence on behalf of judges and/or lawyers.

• Enter necessary information into the court database.

• Answer phones, send faxes, respond to emails, and perform other clerical duties as needed.

• Order supplies for the court office.

• Perform additional related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the additional knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•  Possess detailed knowledge of logistics of court proceedings.

• Possess ability to read and interpret legal documents.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.

• Pay close attention to detail.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week

• Punctuality regarding work schedule.

• Ability to sit for a significant portion of the day in an office setting.

• Ability to handle stress of work environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, and reach.

• Ability to perform light physical work.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone.

• Ability to see, read, and understand instructions and reports.

 EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate degree in criminal justice or legal studies.

 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively and courteously communicate with the public, other departments, and city staff.

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
N/A

COMPENSATION: $14.50/hour

Ready to Submit?
Applicants may complete the form online and email it to info@marionarkansas.org.

Printed forms may also be mailed or hand delivered to:

City Hall
31 E. Military Rd.
Marion, AR 72364