Seneca County Clerk of Courts – Legal Department

Seneca County Clerk of Courts -- Legal Department ** ** If you're looking for a career with great benefits, we have a full-time position for you. We're looking for a dedicated, self-motivated individual for our busy office. Experience with customer service, computer literacy, bookkeeping and handling money are preferred. Full-time consists of 35 hours per week, Monday -- Friday 8:30AM -- 4:30PM. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, personal leave, and holidays, as well as health insurance, free fitness barn access and retirement plan(s). * * $18.00 per hour but based off experience. QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications: Completion of a secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) with course work in office practices and procedures; minimum of six (6) months of experience and/or training in an office setting; or any combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. ** ** LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance policy. ** ** EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Computer, postage meter machine, printer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, fax machine, shredder, phone, opening safe, electric stapler, electric and manual seal, and other standard business office equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 50% (1) Receives and processes documents for civil, domestic, criminal, and court of appeals new and pending cases; enters, date stamps, indexes, records, and files all case documentation; process daily filings; proofreads to ensure accuracy; researches records, as requested; issues orders, notices, and other court documents; scans documents, answers the telephone courteously, responds to questions, directs calls and takes messages; answers inquiries courteously from general public, attorneys, court officials and law enforcement representatives. 30% (2) Calculates court costs (e.g., enters billings into computer, prepares and sends statements, balances accounts); prepares and runs daily, monthly, and annual financial reports; prepares correspondence and reports; gathers data, researches and prepares reports (e.g., Board of Elections reports, Social Security reports, etc.); proofreads correspondence and reports to ensure accuracy; oversees the operation and maintenance of the office and office equipment including the computer system; compiles information, upon request; photocopies materials