Estates Processing Clerk

Salary: $17.95 Hourly
Location : Probate Court Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04565
Department: Probate Court
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 102

Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative and clerical support to an assigned Court.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from Deputy Clerk I in that incumbents in this class work somewhat independently, have some experience across units.

Essential Functions
Performs customer service functions by telephone, by mail, and in person: provides information and assistance regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; reviews and accepts legal documents in accordance with court procedures and prescribed time frames; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine and complex questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution.
Processes various court-related documentation in accordance with court procedures and time frames: assists in preparing, receiving, responding to, and processing subpoenas, court orders, continuances, case initiation documents, case dispositions, citations, and other legal documents; receives and date stamps legal documents; distributes and submits information and legal documents to appropriate parties; reviews, verifies, records and files documentation and records helps to maintain spreadsheets and print needed reports.
Processes mail including forwarding court payments, fees, and court documents to the Clerk's Office.
Enters data from court and legal documents into computer systems, databases and applications: indexes and records court case information and legal documents audits and reviews data for accuracy; transfers case disposition information and maintains accurate records and filing systems.
Performs computer related tasks requiring broad working knowledge of a wide variety of standard computer applications, i.e. word processing, database systems, spreadsheet programs, calendar, schedulers, and electronic file maintenance.
May assist in leading work activities of co-workers; confers with co-workers and assists with complex problem/situations; provides technical support and may assist with training new staff and instructing co-workers regarding proper use of equipment.
Participates in special projects as requested by supervision; may coordinate staff activities within assigned unit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06

How many years of experience do you have providing administrative or clerical support?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

07

Please describe your experience providing administrative or clerical support. Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08

Do you have experience working in a court or legal setting?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe in detail your experience working in a court or legal setting. Enter N/A if this does not apply.
10

This position requires an extensive criminal background check to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government. Do you understand that your employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing this background check?

• Yes
• No

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