Court Clerk - Salmon

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LEMHI COUNTY

Class Title:
Deputy Records / Court Clerk


FLSA Designation:
Pay Grade: 3


Purpose Of Class/Primary Function
The primary function of this position is to archive and maintain court

documents. Duties will include but are not limited to electronically

scanning court files, maintaining, and organizing electronic and paper

files, answering telephone and electronic requests for records. You will

also learn the basics of the Idaho court system and assist in court

proceedings where needed. Assists or acts as backup for other clerks The

work is performed under the direct supervision of the court supervisor

and the administrative supervision of the County Clerk with considerable

latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative, within

established guidelines and legal procedures. The principal duties of

this class are performed in a general office and courtroom environment.

Some duties will be performed at the Brooklyn Annex archives.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
Scans, maintains, and organizes court documents;

Provides public assistance in person and on the phone;

Accepts court payments;

Input citations

Assists the public with questions;

Performs data entry;

Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;


Other Duties and Responsibilities
Copies data disks;

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.


Expectations for All Employees
Works well under pressure and maintains a calm and professional demeanor

under stressful and adversarial conditions;

Recognizes and analyzes a problem, identifies causes, creates possible

solutions and constructs a logical path for resolution and

implementation;

Consistently demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude when

working with fellow employees to accomplish duties required of the

department and the County;

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately

informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work

problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such

problems;

Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and

sets project priorities;

Performs exceptional customer service, answers correspondence and

responds to telephone calls and e-mails in a courteous and timely

manner; prepares and generates reports as needed;

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to

maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental

operations and activities;

Works cooperatively with all County departments and fills in or

cross-trains with other positions as necessary;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County

policies, procedures, and safety practices.

### Competency Requirements


Knowledge of:
Customer service procedures, techniques, and objectives;

Operation of a personal computer and job-related software;

Preparation and maintenance of records;

English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.


Ability to:
Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful

situations/proceedings;

Work independently;

Prepare court and legal documents, following a prescribed format to

ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements and standards;

Communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will

understand;

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken

words and sentences;

Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and

instructions;

Exhibit courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with co-workers, elected and

appointed officials, and the general public;

Plan and organize work independently;

Maintain a professional dem eanor during stressful situations; respond

courteously to customer inquiries, which are sometimes controversial or

adversarial;

Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program

applications appropriate to assigned duties;

Maintain individual and Court confidentiality.


Acceptable Experience and Training
High school diploma or GED equivalency is required, and

Two (2) years administrative/clerical work experience, preferably in a

court or legal setting; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provide