Assistant Deputy Clerk of Court
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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: $33,280.00 - $39,915.20 ($16- $19.19 hourly)

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.