JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Circuit Court performs standard office support duties. Answers incoming telephone calls; assists the public and attorneys at front counter by filing lawsuits and pleadings. Receipts court payments, and enters data into computer. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Performs a variety of general office support functions
• Answers telephone and responds to requests or transfers calls to appropriate party or office
• Enters required data into computer to properly set up new lawsuits and relays pertinent information and instructions for service of process;
• Receives pleadings from attorneys
• Interfaces with public, attorneys and judges and subsequently researches data and provides information requested
• Assists in the entering of court cost payments into the computer
• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High School Diploma;
• Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;
• Working knowledge of administrative policies and procedures;
• Working knowledge of computerized systems and their applications;
• Good oral and written communication skills and necessary; and
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT    

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

BENEFITS

Full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more.