Municipal Court Clerk

The City of Lake Park has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Municipal Court Clerk. The City's Court Clerk is responsible for administrative, financial and clerical operations for the City’s Court system, acting as liaison between the court, public and law enforcement.

Full job description

CLERK OF COURT DUTIES - Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.

·       Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.

·       Process traffic citations, criminal cases, and warrants, including entering data into case management system (Courtware)

·       Prepare dockets, schedule court dates, issue subpoenas, and maintain court calendars

·       Receive and document payments for fines, fees, and bonds; prepare, review, and record bond payments

·       Assist the Judge during court and manage court recordings

·       Act as the primary contact for defendants, attorneys, and law enforcement, answering inquiries regarding case status and court procedures

·       Act as custodian of court records, ensuring compliance with retention policies and state reporting requirements

·       Record case dispositions, court orders, and arrangements made for payment of court fees.

·       Prepare and issue orders of the court, including probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, and summonses.

·       Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, and defendants.

·       Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Skills:

·       High proficiency in data entry, typing, filing, and office software (Microsoft Office).

·       Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and state-specific laws, such as 

·       GCIC and NCIC databases.

·       Strong verbal and written skills for handling sensitive interactions with the public and law enforcement.

·       Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with accuracy under strict deadlines.

·       Maintain a high ethical standard.

·       Ability to maintain impartiality and confidentiality.

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement, and interact effectively and courteously with diverse individuals in conflictive situations.

·       Knowledge of and ability to learn City policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, and applicable State, Federal, and Local Laws.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Must have a team mentality.

·       Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

·       Must be at least 21 years of age.

·       Must have at least 2 years of experience, with progressively increasing responsibility preferred.

·       Must be detail-oriented and can produce error-free, legally binding documentation.

·       Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of populations.

·       Must have the ability to operate a computer in a network environment.

·       Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in law enforcement record retention.

·       Must be familiar with Georgia’s Government-in-the-Sunshine law and experience with Georgia governmental proceedings.

·       Must be able to receive Georgia Notary Certification

·       Must be able to receive the Court Terminal Agency Coordinator designation

·       Must be able to receive the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) certification for accessing criminal information systems.

 

Interested parties may send a resume or application to ljohnson@cityoflakeparkga.com or submit in person at 120 N Essa St, Lake Park, GA. This position will be opened until filled.

The City of Lake Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer