Appeals Clerk

Salary : $33,800.00 Annually Location : Fort Pierce, FL Job Type: Full time non-exempt Job Number: 607 Department: Appeals Opening Date: 09/03/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The essential functions and responsibilities for this position include a broad range of clerical duties relating to appeals as well as courtroom duties. Maintaining confidentiality and the ability to keep emotions under control are essential to this position. Examples of Duties Prepare cases and materials for trials, evidentiary hearings, and other court proceedings. Attend court hearings and magistrate proceedings. Administer oaths. Perform administrative and clerical duties during proceedings. Docket paperwork received throughout the proceedings, including verdicts. Completes all necessary paperwork resulting from court hearings. Records actions in court records. Accepts, exhibits, and prepares exhibit list. Secures custody, prepares, transfers, and delivers evidence to the evidence department. Ability to work after normal office hours with little or no notice based on Judicial needs. Create and process new cases in case maintenance system. Process documents and orders; copy, certify, and distribute to required parties. Check files and paperwork to determine if all needed documents are ready for court. Maintain case files to ensure accuracy of information. Assist the public and other agencies with information concerning criminal cases provided/stored by the Clerk's office via phone and email. Assist with all aspects within the Criminal Department such as: consolidations, transfers, processing, various types of warrants, generating and sending court notices, redactions of confidential information and filing. Support organizational goals and values. Any additional duties that may be assigned. Typical Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Supplemental Information Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other deputy clerk professionals within the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated competence to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and tactfulness. Ability to keep abreast of Florida Sunshine Laws and Administrative Orders that affect public records information practices and recommend necessary changes. Ability to perform despite frequent interruptions or distractions. Preferred: Knowledge of court files, positioning of documents in the file, and what each document is. Prepare Judgments & Sentences, DOC Commitments, County Jail Commitments, and process. Knowledge of court decorum and procedures. Equal Opportunity Statement: The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and will assure compliance with all Federal and State laws concerning discrimination in employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law. The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller offers a wide range of benefits that employees may elect to include: Medical coverage through Florida Blue for employees and eligible dependents Dental coverage through Florida Combined Life for employees and eligible dependents Vision coverage through EyeMed Vision Care for employees and eligible dependents Health Care Flexible Spending Account through HealthEquity Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees through USAble Supplemental Life Insurance avaiable to employees and eligible dependents Employee Assistance Program Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b) 12 Paid Holidays Up to 160 hours of accrued Paid Leave Time in the employee's first year Tuition Reimbursement Program Opportunity to serve and make a difference in your community. 01 Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history fingerprinting, and physical examination? Yes No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of education? High School or GED Some College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 03 Are you willing to thoroughly read, interpret, and keep confidential documents that may contain disturbing accounts of factual events? Yes No 04 Do you have experience working at a Clerk of the Circuit Court or Court-related agency? Yes No Required Question