Deputy District Court Clerk

Salary Range: $33,698.99

Benefits: Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Position Summary Performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations of the District Court.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Prepares, assembles, and checks court documents; establishes and maintains case files, including but not limited to documents for civil, probate, juvenile, adoption, involuntary hospitalization, appeals, jury trial, shelter care, and criminal cases.
• Prepares and routes notices according to required procedures; calendars court dates and confirms court arrangements; notifies interested and concerned individuals regarding court proceedings.
• Processes pro se packets related to divorce, custody and support, guardianship, and name changes; acts as liaison between individuals representing themselves and the court.
• 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; prepares and routes certified copies and maintains payment schedules.
• Schedules and tracks deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements.
• Issues subpoenas for law enforcement and witnesses.
• Processes bench warrants, petitions to revoke, and orders to show cause documents; prepares transcripts for appeals; processes judgments; posts judgment pleadings and all other court orders.
• Verifies the legitimacy of requests for access to court information; ensures confidential information is redacted in the public file.
• Manages jury selection and excusal.
• Monitors and maintains District Court files; locates and tracks files.
• Performs accounting functions; processes end-of-day reports and balances daily receipts; prepares bank deposits; receives, documents, and releases fees and other payments; receives and disburses child support payments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office management practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of confidentiality rules and standards.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of Wyoming State Statutes, legal terminology, and legal principles and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties, handle multiple tasks all while serving consistent interruptions.
• Ability to learn and understand court policies and procedures, state statutes, legal concepts, principals and terminology.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in report preparation and records maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

For additional information please contact Human Resources at 307-675-2912.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: humanresources@sheridancounty.com or 224 South Main St Suite B-1, Sheridan WY 82801

This position will remain open until filled.

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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