Deputy Clerk of Court

The Albany County Clerk of District Court is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Clerk.  This position is a full-time benefitted position.  The Deputy Clerk is responsible for technical clerical work in the administrative support office within the court.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent;

- Proficient in spelling and understanding of legal terms;

- Basic data entry and computer skills;

- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

- The ability to work as part of a team;

- The ability to interact with the public;

- Possess a willingness to learn and be motivated to work hard;

- Courtroom/legal experience preferred

The Clerk of District Court Deputy is responsible for the following:

- Attend court hearings and assist the Judge with court proceedings.

- Keep detailed entries of all court hearings. Enter court proceedings in a computerized information system (Fullcourt Enterprise, FCE).

- Prepare and/or maintain case files and appeal files, judgment and sentence forms, and related court documents.

- Receive payment of court fines and fees, bail, bond and child support. Record, receipt and deposit payments according to established court procedures.

- Provide case status and case information to attorneys, agencies, and the general public on court hearings and procedures (NOT LEGAL ADVICE).

- Keep accurate and complete case records, make required docket entries, prepare case files for court sessions, ensuring files are complete and accurate.

- Initiate correspondence when necessary.

- Ensure that jurors in a random selection are notified for jury duty. Oversee trial processes with regard to oaths in the courtroom, case timeline, and bailiff activities.

- Perform passport application processing and record searches.

- Interact with Department of Criminal Investigation regarding disposition reporting.

- Other duties as may be assigned.

Salary:   $40,000 per year

We will conduct background investigations for the final candidate being considered for employment.