Job Description

Posting number: 2101

Department: Court Administration

Job classification: Clerk Typist II - Magistrates (Kingston)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration

Clerk typists perform clerical work involving the processing of documents and information requiring computer literacy. Clerical work is performed in accordance with standardized department procedures. Ability to meet deadlines is imperative. Clerk typists perform a variety of duties, including contact with other offices and/or the public to relay factual information or to explain simple procedures.

Examples of duties

• Process substantial amount of case information accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance to Court rules.
• Enter all complaints and citations filed by the police and the public into the statewide computer database.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters
• Post payments, issue receipts, balance money daily and make bank deposits.
• Manage payment plans and process monthly bookkeeping reports and data, issue and print checks.
• Log events and transactions such as applications, telephone messages, hearing dates and decisions on cases.
• Perform receptionist duties by greeting visitors and directing them appropriately.
• Prepare outgoing mail and process incoming mail.
• Keep inventory of office supplies and make orders as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Excellent communications skills, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Computer and data entry experience.

Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma