JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Assistant Deputy Clerk of Court
DEPARTMENT: Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Tribal Court
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: The Assistant Deputy Clerk of Court performs a variety of clerical support functions on behalf of the Meskwaki Tribal Court Clerk of Court's Office; processes legal documents; conducts records management functions; provides superior customer service to the public; and performs other related duties as assigned under close supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Answers incoming calls and provides superior customer service at the front counter and via telephone Responds to inquiries and provides general information regarding Tribal Court processes, forms, and procedures Receives documents and receipts payments for Court fees, fines, bail, and penalties Interacts with staff, Defendants, witnesses, attorneys, or law enforcement personnel regarding a variety of court related matters in a respectful and courteous manner Assists in entering criminal and civil cases into the court case management system as directed Processes and distributes court documents as directed by the Clerk of Court Updates and maintains the Court calendar Performs the duties of the clerk in the court room as required by the Clerk of Court and records and maintains hearing records Observes and maintains high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the Tribal Court will be preserved Maintains confidentiality of all cases and proceedings Administer oaths and witness execution of documents Performs other duties as assigned that the Judge or Clerk of Court shall designate REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED Prefer 2 years of work experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat Strong customer service skills, including telephone etiquette, and an ability to handle stressful situations in a respectful way Be a motivated, self-starting individual, and possess strong organizational skills with record management experience Good oral and written communication skills Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills Must successfully complete a background check Native American preference shall be applied to qualified candidates in accordance with Sac and Fox Tribal Code Section 9-1204 SUPERVISION: Supervised by the Clerk of Court; appointed by the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals Salary: Annual Salary Range: $25,563.20 - $39,915.20 ($12.29 - $19.19 hourly) Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.
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