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Docket Clerk (4156-44)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - 50 - 60 %

Review all new Divorce, Dissolution, Annulment and Domestic Violence filings and motions submitted to make sure proper documents are prepared in order to authorize the filing. Process all new Divorce, Dissolution, and Domestic Violence filings and motions to make sure proper documents filed electronically or in person are prepared. Schedule and re-schedule hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates. Accurately update CMS with all required information upon receipt of new and existing case filings. Deliver clear, concise answers to various questions (either in-person or over the phone) that attorneys, the public, or court personnel may have regarding legal information, procedures, case settings, etc. Direct litigants to various resources to assist them in completing their paperwork or securing legal advice.

30 - 40 %

Re-schedule and transfer hearings set before the Judges and Magistrates. Timely process all incoming mail correspondence. Research the Support Enforcement Tracking System to determine if litigants have support accounts and to locate children born during the term of the marriage that have not been identified in the original CDR pleading. Provide docket information to the Court Index for publication purposes. Compose correspondence, handle documents of a sensitive and confidential nature, copy material accurately, and recognize grammatical or spelling errors. Maintain equipment and supplies in the self-help center. Provide aid to litigants utilizing the self-help center.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 20 - 30 %

Update computer system to reflect changes of counsel, court party, address, etc. Assign appraisers to cases. Close out the Judges' and Magistrates' dockets upon request and reschedule cases, if necessary. Perform duties of co-workers as workload dictates or as requested. Any other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS (may be developed after employment)

Knowledge of: Applicable procedures and practices of the Court of Domestic Relations; including familiarity with the Local Rules of Practice, the Court's personnel policies, proper courtroom etiquette, and basic computer and office equipment skills.

Ability to: Communicate with attorneys, the general public, employees, and Court officials in an effective and courteous manner; establish and maintain productive working relationships with co-workers and others; collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment; work under pressure and maintain composure in dealing with potentially irate and hostile litigants; accept constructive criticism and direction; must be professional at all times and work cooperatively with all other departments within the Court and persons from other courts, agencies and providers; maintain regular attendance, proper dress, and a positive attitude; treat litigants and counsel with respect and dignity.

Skill in: Communicating with staff and others, both orally and in written form, operating basic office machines, operations of Windows based computer system, and courteous telephone etiquette; customer service; completing tasks timely and free from excessive and or recurring mistakes.

Work Location:
Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court
800 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Work Hours: Full-time/70 hours bi-weekly
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Starting Salary:
$21.96 hourly, non-exempt

INCLUDES:
•Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
•Wellness Program that offers cash incentives, free wellness screenings, and more.
•Access to Marathon Health Clinics in Cincinnati, offering services such as primary care, illness and injury care, labs, medication dispensing, and wellness services - all at no cost
•Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick leave, and 11 government holidays.
•Employee Assistance Program which offers support for a variety of work/life issues and includes up to 10 free counseling sessions per year.
•Flexible, tax-free spending accounts for costs related to healthcare, dependent care, and parking/transportation.
•Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

The Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations is committed to providing a work environment where all employees are treated fairly and equally in all terms and conditions of employment, and all decisions concerning Clerk employees or applicants shall be made without regard to race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. We have zero tolerance for violations of employee rights, harassment or discrimination based on any of the above criteria.

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