Location: Pittsford,NY, USA
Order#: NY1503519Clerk to Town Justicehis is an appointed administrativel and bookkeeping position serving the Town Justice(s). The work involves receiving and depositing monies, keeping books, writing checks, etc., as well as preparing correspondence, reports and dockets. The work will involve court attendance including nights. The employee works under the general supervision from and reports directly to, the Town Justice(s).Work activities include, receive all fine and bail monies, issue receipts, deposit all monies, keep cashbooks, writes checks and balances bank statements. Prepares and types all correspondence regarding pleas by mail, non-appearance letters, trial requests, etc.Answers telephone, greets visitors, makes appointments.Types weekly docket, schedules all court cases for court night with District Attorney and stenographer present;Additional responsibilities as required.The position requires the candidate to have good knowledge of office terminology, practices and techniques. Good knowledge of single and double entry bookkeeping; working knowledge of courtroom procedures; working knowledge of NYS Civil and Criminal Law; ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to keep records; ability to deal effectively with the public.Salary range is $54,132 - $71,757, commensurate with experience.Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with some evenings required for Court as well.Qualifications for effective performance in this position include high school degree (or equivalent), plus four years experience in clerical/administrative position requiring independent judgment and decision making. An Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science and two years experience will also satisfy requirement. The candidate would preferably be a Notary Public.