A job announcement has been made for the position of Deputy Clerk of Court in Devils Lake, ND. The full-time role offers an annual salary of $51,900 and is part of Unit 1 - Clerk of Court Office. Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central.
Candidates selected for an interview will need to take typing and grammar tests. Duties include recording court and jury trial proceedings using computer-aided equipment, taking court notes during hearings, presenting prior testimony, performing clerking duties in the courtroom, administering oaths, marking documents, maintaining logs, and other forms. Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) as a Certified Electronic Court Reporter (CER) or an equivalent certification within one year is required.
The ideal candidate should thrive in a structured, deadline-oriented environment; enjoy applying procedures and rules; pay strong attention to detail; provide excellent customer service; adapt easily to changes; show initiative and dependability.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of experience within the district court or related legal setting. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered at a training wage.
Responsibilities involve case management activities for criminal, civil, traffic, or other cases from initial filing to final disposition. Tasks include scheduling court calendars according to directives from the Clerk of Court, reviewing incoming documents for conformity with procedures and laws, assigning cases to judicial officers per the district's caseflow plan, recording case proceedings into the court's system, processing orders and reports as per established procedures, handling fees and fines transactions, providing public assistance within legal boundaries, implementing court procedures during hearings, organizing daily cases for judges' sessions with relevant parties' coordination.
Additional duties encompass managing District Court jury programs and ensuring quality control of court records by monitoring various reports.
Applicants must have knowledge of general office procedures, grammar, legal terminology and operations specific to courts. Skills required include professional interpersonal communication adaptable to diverse individuals; proficiency in district court operations; ability to prepare legal documents accurately; understanding statutes/legal terminology; written communication skills for report preparation; strong organizational abilities; adaptability to fast-paced environments; dependability; use of word processing/case management software; operation of office equipment.
Further details are available on the official job posting: [Job Posting](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4615897/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-devils-lake?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).