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Job Description

JOB TITLE: IN-COURT CLERK III

DEPARTMENT: Magistrate or District Court

SUPERVISOR: Clerk of the District Court

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

LAST REVISION/BOCC Approval: 5/2018

Job Scope

Summary: Primary responsibilities of this position involve assisting in all areas of the court house. The

In-Court Clerk in court, prep and class files order driving records. Float Clerk serves as an In Court Clerk

as well.

Other Information: The In-Court Clerk is a support position that has a distinct and direct impact on the

successful operation of the magistrate and district courts. Responsibilities involve other departments and

directly affect the performance of the court system. Work involves regular and recurring situations

involving a moderate degree of complexity and judgment required to apply standard practices and

decision making within defined parameters. Requires the ability to implement and adapt procedures and

policies as directed by the Idaho Supreme Court or for the benefit of the courts. Attention to detail and

accuracy is critical. During training incumbents work is regularly supervised. With experience

incumbent works independently with moderate to light supervision to ensure that the performance of the

various department functions are not compromised. Communicates regularly with others throughout the

department, as well as inside and outside the organization. Job includes interacting with the magistrate

and district court offices. Work is performed for both magistrate and district courts and in an office

environment. Position often has high stress due to deadlines and the potential impact on the public,

victims, and defendants should those timelines not be met. At the same time, incumbent must prepare

files for the next weeks court sessions while attending court and processing files prepared the week

before. Requires strong computer skills. Responsible and accountable to immediate supervisor, judges,

Clerk of the Court, and other departments, such as law enforcement, and well as to the general public.

Essential Functions

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are

not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

1. Prepares cases on the court calendar ensuring the necessary documents, forms, and other

information are in the case for court proceedings. Requires close communication with the clerks

office and the file clerk. Accesses state data bases for information required by the judge and

maintains the confidentiality of that information. Regularly works with confidential information in the

performance of duties. Responsible to maintain confidentiality of information from closed court

proceedings. Authorization by Bonner County Sheriffs Office is required to obtain confidential

information required by the court. Expedient processing of documents for law enforcement as well as

other departments both within and without the organization.

Secondary Functions

1. Be available for on-call and other during and after-hours responsibilities as requested by judges,

supervisors, or other personnel. Performs or assists with performance of duties outside the scope of

regular duties.

2. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Job Description

Job Specifications

1. Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to competently perform the essential

functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Minimum of two years progressively responsible clerical experience in an office environment

recommended.

3 . Knowledge of court functions, including proceedings, hearings, and other court processes helpful.

4. Knowledge of legal terminology associated with a variety of court processes. Familiarity with such

terminology should be present at hire, and additional orientation can be obtained during the initial

months of employment.

5. Skillful operation of standard office equipment and electronic recording devices. Ability to proficiently

type at or about (50) WPM. Must possess neat and legible handwriting and good filing skills.

6. Ability to maintain efficiency while working under time, pressure, and deadlines. Ability to focus on

detail, work accurately and quickly, prioritizing work to ensure critical documents are processed

expediently.

7. Must possess good organizational, telephone, and communication skills, especially as they relate to

communications related to the courts. Must be comfortable with public speaking. Maintain a

professional decorum and dress as a representative of the courts and Bonner County.

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