About this role
Job description
General Description
Clerks are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all court records that are filed within the Franklin County Municipal Court. The Municipal Court Clerk's Office has multiple Divisions, This Clerk could provide information to the public, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and all court personnel, concerning court records, bail information, fine schedule amounts, and fine and cost information based on the division they are assigned. In addition, will be responsible for organizing and filing various court records.
Core Responsibilities
- Processes all filings and transactions at the service counters. Provides explanations involving inquiries made by the general public, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, court personnel, based on the type of case.
- Answers all case related questions via the telephone rather for the Civil or Criminal Traffic departments
- Enters and reviews all necessary modifications in the court system software
- Processes cases in which a demand for trial has been filed or updates any other miscellaneous action necessary.
Primary Daily Responsibilities
1. Locates case files
2. Filing of jury or record demands
3. Offers professional and accurate explanations to inquiries regarding: - Charges and case dispositions
4. Date, time, and courtroom a defendant is to appear
5. Initiates complaints into CourtView which are processed on warrant or summons.
6. Properly applies all computer informational codes which are used in regard to the initiation, various modifications, sentencing, and termination of criminal and traffic & Civil cases.
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Two years experience in a clerical role which includes filing
Excellent customer service experience
Well organized
Two years computer software experience
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shifts
- Required to work every weekend
- Hours: 11:30 pm - 7:30 am
Education:
- High school required
Work Location: In person
Other facts
About City of Columbus Careers
The City of Columbus, Ohio has been called one the the best places to live, work and raise a family. The Mayor, elected officials and employees of the city government work everyday to maintain that high standard of service and quality of life for all Columbus residents, to keep Columbus neighborhoods vibrant, and to support the economic development of the entire Central Ohio region.
The state legislature established Columbus as a city in 1812. The city is a home-rule municipal
corporation operating under the laws of Ohio. The City Charter, its constitution, can only be amended
by a majority of the city’s voters.
The City of Columbus is administered by a Mayor, a seven-member City Council, the City Auditor and
City Attorney. These officials are all elected for four-year terms on an at-large basis. The Mayor and
four Council members are elected in an odd numbered year. Three Council members, the City
Auditor, and the City Attorney are elected in the following odd numbered year. The Charter provides
for appointments and elections of successors to these officials if they should, for any reason, vacate
their office. All are chosen through a non-partisan process.
The Mayor appoints directors for the Departments of Public Safety, Public Service, Public Utilities,
Finance and Management, Development, Building and Zoning Services, Human Resources,
Technology, Equal Business Opportunity and Community Relations. The remaining four city
department directors are appointed by and report to independent commissions. These are the
Recreation and Parks Department Director, the Health Commissioner, the Civil Service Executive
Secretary and the Secretary of the Sinking fund. The City Treasurer and Clerk to the Council are
appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Council.
What you'll do
- The Deputy Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all court records filed within the Franklin County Municipal Court. This includes providing information to the public and court personnel, as well as organizing and filing various court records.
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