Position Summary:

This position is responsible for receiving and processing all Magistrate Court documents and providing general administrative and clerical support to the court.

Major Duties:

• Prepare the court docket; sets hearing dates and mails court notices.
• Update court files and record case dispositions.
• Prepare routine correspondence and forms.
• Extract electronic uniform traffic tickets from law enforcement database
• Assist the public with locating and obtaining information and filing paperwork.
• Enter data to the court’s database.
• Establish and maintain court files; pull case files for court proceedings.
• Assist judges as requested.
• Assist bondsmen with bonds and releases; maintains copies of all releases and surety certifications.
• Collect court fines and fees.
• Answer the telephone and provide information regarding court operations.
• Process incoming mail.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting Summary Court operations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skilled in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and correcting computer problems.
• Skilled in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Physical Demands:

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

WorkEnvironment:

The work is typically performed in an office and courtroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.

Application Procedure:

Only applicants submitting a fully completed Jasper County application will be considered. Please submit completed documents to Jasper County Human Resources, PO Box 150, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Applications are available on-line or, may be obtained in person at the Clementa C. Pinckney Government, 358 Third Avenue, Ridgeland, SC 29936. APPLICANTS WILL BE DRUG TESTED AND MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled