CITY OF OAKWOOD
An Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Class Title: Deputy Clerk
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision performs a variety of data processing, telephone duties, reporting and recording duties, and clerical activities. This position includes entering, maintaining, and updating pertinent case information on case files into the case management system as well as reporting. It requires good written and oral communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:
Possession of a high school diploma, preferably with coursework in business or any equivalent combination of experience and training; data processing and clerical skills.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of: court processes, procedures, policies, legal documents, laws, and other legal factors pertaining to the court; organization, operation functions and the scope of the authority of the court; legal terminology; modern office practices and procedures; basic accounting. Experience in Windows environment.
Skill in: personal computers and related software.
Ability to: secure confidential information; handle sensitive public contact and deal tactfully, courteously, and authoritatively with public in person and over the phone; handle stressful situations; perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy under pressure; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in written form; make work decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and court policies and procedures; reconcile bank account and make bank deposits; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the general public, attorneys, litigants, defendants, city employees and co-workers.