Deputy Clerk - Salem Combined District Courts

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate state and local policies and procedures.

Prepares detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters of court, preparing correspondence, scanning and filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office related experience. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required.

Additional Considerations

Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Charlisa Clarke

Phone: No Calls

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.