Deputy Clerk (Municipal Court)

The Municipal Court of the City of Valdosta is accepting applications for a highly motivated individual for a Deputy Clerk position. The purpose of this position is to provide support for the day-to-day operations of the court office. 

• Create and organize documents for Court proceedings.

• Answers telephone calls and greets visitors; ascertains nature of business, directs callers/visitors to appropriate personnel, and records/relays messages; initiates and returns calls as necessary. 

• Performs customer service functions; provides information/assistance regarding court/department activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, case status, or other issues; distributes forms/documentation as requested; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

• Types, prepares, or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, intangible reports, warrants, orders, subpoenas, probation revocations, calendars, or other documents.

• Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.

• Good administrative skills such as computer knowledge, typing, and communication.

• Abilities to multi-task, deal with the public in a positive manner and work in an office setting with people who are diverse in their backgrounds.

• At least one year of experience in the related field.

• 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 of for one to two years.

• A valid Georgia Driver’s License with satisfactory MVR.

• Satisfactorily complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical.