Generalist Clerk/Court Crier

Description:

The Office of the Clerk is seeking an individual with excellent organizational and customer service skills to serve as a Generalist Clerk (Court Crier). The incumbent performs a variety of functions within the Clerk's Office, including receiving, reviewing, and filing documents and maintaining court files in compliance with federal and local rules and procedures.

Requirements:

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have at least one year of general experience to be considered for the JSP-4 level. General experience consists of responsible clerical or administrative experience that provides a knowledge of office clerical practices such as filing, telephone usage, typing, record keeping, and sorting and distributing mail. To be considered at the JSP-5 level, an applicant must have at least two years of general experience. To be considered for the JSP-6 level, an applicant must have at least two years of general experience and one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience consists of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience in a legal setting. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience with word processing applications, web-based environments, and data entry is essential. Applicants should be public-service oriented, versatile with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work in a team environment and interact with the legal community, the public, judicial officers and their staff, and court staff. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, and equally important is proficiency in cashier functions, file maintenance, and record keeping. Applicants must exhibit sound judgment, integrity, trustworthiness, and character. The ability to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and deadlines is critical. Regular lifting of heavy boxes (20 to 40 pounds) is required.