Court Specialist at City of Charleston

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

46858.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Skills, Administrative Duties, Customer Service, Research Skills, File Management, Coordination, Office Tasks, Mail Handling, Report Preparation, Legal Knowledge, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Multi-tasking

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $43,797.00 - $46,858.50 Hourly: $22.46 - $24.03 Department: Executive, General Government Division: Municipal Court FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will perform clerical and administrative duties supporting the Municipal Court’s operations division. Examples of Duties: Researches and responds to disposition requests from other jurisdictions, government agencies, attorneys, and citizens and maintains files relating to requests. Coordinates with the Police Department and Legal Department on records check requests. Performs general office tasks that include providing in person customer service to attorneys and members of the public and answering telephones. Reads, stamps, and routes incoming mail and collects and distributes incoming fax transmissions. Ensures outgoing external mail is stamped and that postage machine is operating efficiently at all times. Assists docket clerks and bailiffs as needed, including assisting in researching and processing motions to reopen cases and making copies of correspondence or other materials. Attends staff meetings, prepares reports upon request. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High school (or GED) and three (3) years of clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Paraprofessional experience in courtroom setting or law office preferred. Other Necessary Requirements: May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Responsibilities

The Court Specialist will perform clerical and administrative duties to support the Municipal Court’s operations division. This includes responding to disposition requests, coordinating with other departments, and providing customer service to the public.