The Clerk of Court Office in Grand Forks, ND, has announced an opening for the position of Deputy Clerk of District Court. The annual salary for this full-time role is $51,900. The application period opened on August 22, 2024, and will close on September 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests. The ideal candidate should thrive in a structured, deadline-oriented environment and possess strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of experience within the district court, a law office, or a related legal setting. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered at a training wage after evaluating qualified candidates.
The Deputy Clerk of District Court will assist with case management activities across criminal, civil, traffic, or other cases from initial filing to final disposition. Responsibilities include scheduling court calendars, reviewing incoming documents for conformity to court procedures and laws, recording case proceedings into the Court's case management system, processing financial transactions, and providing assistance to the public without offering legal advice.
Applicants must have knowledge of general office procedures and legal terminology. Skills required include effective interpersonal communication, proficiency in preparing legal documents and reports, attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work, ability to organize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adaptability to changes, initiative-taking capability, dependability, and proficiency in using word processing software.
Physical requirements typically involve light work such as sitting or standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Some limited travel may be necessary.
For more details on the job posting and application process visit: [Job Posting](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4631466/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-grand-forks?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).