Court Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Court Specialist to join our team at Charleston County, SC. As a Court Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and dockets of traffic, criminal, and civil court proceedings. You will also balance and reconcile monthly bank statements on accounts, provide scheduling of all motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and pretrial conferences, and attend all sessions of court.

• Maintain accurate records and dockets of traffic, criminal, and civil court proceedings.
• Balance and reconcile monthly bank statements on accounts.
• Provide scheduling of all motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and pretrial conferences.
• Attend all sessions of court.
• Provide overall administrative support to the Magistrate.
• Answer all internal and external requests regarding dispositions of cases and procedures of the Summary Courts.
• Work well with the public and assist with court filings and applications.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Ensure courts compliance with State Law and local ordinances.
• Input all case related data including filings, dispositions, party information, and event scheduling into the case management system.

• Applicants selected must complete a SLED background check.
• Possess a valid SCDL.
• Position requires clerical and courtroom experience.
• Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or GED), preference given to post high school education.
• Applicant must be proficient with typing skills and keyboarding.
• Applicant must have excellent knowledge in computer application and technology.