The incumbent performs the various clerical activities and portions of the administrative responsibilities associated with court cases, etc. The incumbent may provide information to the public about the operations of the Justice Court. The employee may assist the judges in the courtroom. Incumbents are supervised by a Senior Justice Court Deputy Clerk or the Justice Court Clerk.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed in positions allocated to this occupational class. No attempt is made to be exhaustive; related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned.
Writes judgments and records on docket.
Records cases on docket, pulls, returns and records on docket.
Assist judges in courtroom.
Types papers that are placed in the Constable's boxes for servicing.
Issues warrants; mail notices on delinquent traffic violations.
Processes court papers, summons, garnishments, etc.
Picks up mail, opens and distributes.
Assist public at counter; receives monies and gives receipts for civil and criminal papers.
Answer phones, giving information to the public regarding their cases or general information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Justice Court Clerk.
Physical Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university and one (1) year experience in the Justice Court Clerk's office or directly related experience.
or
A high school diploma or GED and five years of related experience with one year in the Justice Court Clerk's office or directly related experience
and
Eligible for bonding.
Terms of Employment
This is a non-exempt position.
This is an At-Will employment position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.
$30,000
Open Until Filled
Five elected members make up the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Hinds County, which includes 7 municipalities, is the most populous county in Mississippi with two county seats - one in Raymond, MS and the other in the state’s capital, Jackson, MS.
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