City of Euclid

Job Posting

Job Title:              Deputy Clerk

Department:         Euclid Municipal Court

Status:                   A. Unclassified.  B. Nonexempt - FLSA

Job Summary:     The Deputy Clerk is responsible for filing, entering, maintaining, and scheduling civil/traffic/criminal actions filed with the Court; entering all filings, pleadings, and journal entries into the Court’s case management system, issuing warrants/service of summons/notices, processing of post-judgment remedies, accepting payments by phone or in person, answering telephone inquiries and providing window counter assistance to Court users and public.

Qualifications:     Candidates must possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively and interact with attorneys, litigants, defendants, the general public, and co-workers in an even-tempered, patient, and courteous manner. Basic knowledge of Court and general office terminology and procedures; problem-solving; using available office technology; and completing work accurately and timely are essential skills. Must possess at a minimum a High School Diploma or equivalency.

Job Duties:

·        Filing, entering, maintaining, and scheduling civil/traffic/criminal actions filed.

·        Provide window counter assistance to Court users and the public.

·        Accepting payments by phone or in person.

·        Timely and accurate entering of all filings, pleadings, and journal entries into the case management system.

·        Generate and issue notices to parties.

·        Scanning of documents.

·        Regular placement and retrieval of case files to and from various file room areas.

·        Answering telephone inquiries and assisting all Court users.

·        Assist in the processing and distribution of incoming/outgoing mail.

·        Effectively interacting with the public, Court users, supervisors, and co-workers.

·        Ability to follow directions and exercise good judgment in the application of prescribed procedures.

·        Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.

·        Other related duties as required or requested by the Euclid Municipal Court Judge, Magistrates, Clerk of Court and/or Chief Deputy Clerks.

It is the policy of the City of Euclid and Euclid Municipal Court to seek and employ the best-qualified individuals for all positions, to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees, including upgrading, promotion and training: and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression, genetic information, military status or veteran status.

Pay rate is $20.00/hour

FULL TIME, MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE, PAID HOLIDAYS

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Civil Service Classification: Unclassified

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 

Appointing Authority: Judge

Hiring Manager: Mitchell Perusek, Clerk of Court

Reports to: Chief Deputy

Cover letter and resume should be emailed to info@euclidmunicourt.com

Or mailed to: Mitchell Perusek, Clerk of Court

                       Euclid Municipal Court

                       555 East 222^nd Street

                       Euclid OH 44123