Deputy Court Clerk - Magistrate

About This Role

This role assists with cases filed with the court clerk's office, from initial filing to final disposition, and provides daily customer service to a wide variety of individuals and agencies. The Deputy Court Clerk also performs magistrate duties as assigned and acts on behalf of the court clerk in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines
• Assist in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures
• Provide customer service by giving information about the court's protocols and procedures
• Provide assistance in courtrooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings
• Handle in-court exhibits
• Em panel juries
• Record proceedings
• Be responsible for sound and video equipment
• Provide court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court
• Perform clerk magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and to provide direct court contact for average citizens
• Perform other work as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or possession of a GED certificate and one year of general clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Resident of the State of South Dakota
• Voting resident within the circuit (SD CONST. ART. V, SECTION 6)
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation
• Knowledge of court processes and procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Knowledge of general office and bookkeeping practices
• Skill in time management
• Skill in organization
• Skill in customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn on the job using written manuals and learn from context
• Ability to listen and understand
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff
• Ability to use computers and related software systems proficiently
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first

Benefits

• 11-13 paid holidays every year
• Extensive sick and vacation leave
• Paid family leave
• Military training leave