Office: Clerk of Court
Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour - Full Time (salary depends on experience)
Announcement Date: 07/18/2024
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives and receipts child support payments and restitution payments; posts payments on journal and ledger cards. Balances all receipts and prepares deposits. Prints and forwards to appropriate persons. Monitors accounts for missed payments or mistakes.
Receives and follows established procedures, processes correspondence and documents related to the Family Court such as court orders, bench warrants, summonses, complaints, etc. Makes copies, files, and/or submits documents to appropriate person(s).
Establishes files for new cases.
Enters a variety of types of information into the computer including new cases, orders, bench warrants, etc.
Assists the general public and attorneys with questions, complaints, etc. and responds to requests to retrieve and make copies of records.
Maintains a complex filing system.,
Reconciles bank statements with general ledger system.
Opens and sorts mail.
Performs various related duties including issuing bench warrants as ordered by the Court, preparing “Rule to Show Cause” to be sent to Sheriff's Office for service, preparing and mailing notices of hearings, notarizing papers as requested, collecting and disbursing cash bonds, etc.
Orders supplies for the Department as needed.
Receives, reviews, processes, files and/or submits a variety of documents and reports such as tax intercept statements, daily edit, daily/monthly DSS report, daily update, cleared checks report, outstanding checks report, etc.
Utilizes a variety of types of office equipment including typewriter, computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, cash register, time clock, etc.
Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups such as: judges, attorneys, supervisor, co-workers, various agencies, court personnel, and the general public, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and one to three years of office/accounting experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development/Training
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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