Deputy Court Clerk - Menands, United States - Village of Menands

Description

Job Overview:

• Managing Vehicle and Traffic (V&T) cases and civil litigation falling under the jurisdiction of the Court, including traffic tickets, small claims, summary proceedings and evictions;
• Downloading tickets and creating new V&T tickets at regular intervals using TSLED;
• Collecting, processing and issuing receipts for fines and fees;
• Establishing and maintaining payment plans made with individuals owing fines and surcharges;
• Maintaining financial records of court collections and payments received from arranged payments schedules and traffic violations and assisting with monthly reconciliations;
• Assisting the Village Justices in court during afternoon/evening criminal or Vehicle and Traffic calendars at least four (4) times per month and afternoon Landlord-Tenant and Small Claims calendars when required;
• Acting on behalf of the Chief Court Clerk in her absence;
• Assisting Village Justices in drafting and/or processing written decisions/orders;
• Providing assistance with periodic audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from High School and two (2) years of responsible clerical and/or secretarial work in a legal, public safety, or governmental setting.

Court or court system experience is _highly _preferred.


Annual Salary:
$50,000


Benefits:
paid vacation, holidays, sick time, medical and dental insurance, and New York State Retirement Program.


Pay:
$50, $55,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Menands, NY required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Menands, NY 12204: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person