The Clerk of Court Office in Williston, ND, has announced an opening for the position of Deputy Clerk of Court. The role offers an annual salary of $51,900 and is a full-time, regular position. The application process will remain open until filled.
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests. 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, and show initiative and dependability.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of experience within the district court, a law office or related legal setting. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered at a training wage after qualified candidates have been reviewed.
The Deputy Clerk of District Court will report to the Clerk of Court I or II or Deputy Clerk of District Court III. This non-exempt position involves various responsibilities associated with case management activities for criminal, civil, traffic or other cases before the district court from initial filing to final disposition.
Key duties include scheduling court operations, reviewing incoming documents for conformity to court procedures and laws, assigning cases to judicial officers according to the district's caseflow plan, recording case proceedings into the court's case management system, processing court orders and notices, handling financial transactions submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office, assisting the public with information requests that do not involve legal advice or confidentiality issues, implementing court procedures during hearings as directed by the Clerk of Court and managing daily court sessions efficiently.
Applicants must possess knowledge in general office procedures, grammar, legal terminology and understanding of court routines. They should also demonstrate skills in district court operations, preparing legal documents and reports accurately while maintaining professionalism in interpersonal interactions.
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