Judicial Clerk

General Purpose

Responsible for assisting in all clerical and administrative duties, ensuring the appropriate handling of all documentation and providing assistance during all judicial proceedings for the adjudication of cases.

Ability to perform the following functions:
• Responsible for clerical and administrative duties in the Sandy Springs Municipal Court.
• Follows City and departmental procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Maintains a docket of filing and hearing dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assembles documents and materials for court proceedings.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Maintains a docketing database/calendar of cases.
• Manages and reviews records and enters schedules or deadlines into the calendar.
• Generates reports detailing action items and due dates. Monitors deadlines and notes completed tasks.
• Reviews previous cases in the database for accuracy and enters new cases.
• Processes incoming mail and files and retrieves documents as needed.
• May generate reports of court activity.
• Operates a data entry device to input lists, records, or other data points into an electronic format.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with general public in sometimes difficult and trying circumstances
• Ability to become GCIC Certified within 12 months
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Works under immediate supervision.

Trainings and Experience:
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, functions, policies and procedures of Municipal Court and court operations
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and city ordinances
• Knowledge of Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) procedures
• Knowledge of legal forms, documents and terminology
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment; knowledge of document imaging equipment

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma and 1-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must be GCIC Certified within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual - English/Spanish

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
• GCIC Certification

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The information presented, while not an exact or exhaustive listing, describes the work, performance standards, and qualifications typically required of positions or employees in this job. A specific position description or employee performance plan may differ as long as it is consistent with the core Responsibilities, Standards and Qualifications of that job.