Deputy Clerk I

JOB SUMMARY

The Liberty County Magistrate Court is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Clerk I. This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support for the operations of the Magistrate Court.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES

• Answers telephones and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• Assists customers in filing legal documents.
• Keys and scans warrants, orders, and related documents into case management system.
• Collects and receives filing fees.
• Copies and mails court documents to appropriate parties.
• Prepares and stamps outgoing mail, sorts, and processes incoming mail.
• Schedules wedding appointments.
• Types marriage certificates.
• Makes copies.
• Shreds confidential documents.
• Prepares a variety of letters and other correspondence, as needed.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Magistrate Court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of court records management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records. 
• Skill in providing customer service and handling difficult customers.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.

WORK SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Liberty County Justice Center in downtown Hinesville, Georgia. Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 
• 13 paid holidays 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance 
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Health & wellness program

Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or [email protected].