Position:                    Deputy Court Clerk Program Coordinator

Division:                    Municipal Court

Rate of Pay:              $15.00 (+)/hr

Nature of Work:  Work involves the performance of technical clerical functions. Incumbent must apply independent judgement and interpret routine policies and regulations.

Examples of Work:
• Collects, sorts, and files court cases associated with community service and partial pay.
• Issues court summons and late due notices as required.
• Inputs information for traffic, parking, criminal citations, complaints, and other criminal/traffic matters into the computer.
• Schedule monthly partial payment plans for qualifying defendants.
• Prepare documents for cases that will be sent to the collection agency.
• Assists judge with defendants who qualify for community service.
• Greet visitors and directs general public to appropriate area.
• Applies non-cash credit for defendants as they complete community service.
• Opens and verifies mail.
• Coordinate with outside entities across the City of Hattiesburg for community service placements.
• Assisting and responding to inquiries from attorneys, judicial officers, the law enforcement community and the general public;
• Exemplifies excellent customer service skills and integrity
• Must work well with co-workers and public
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  High School Diploma or G.E.D, plus two (2) years court clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type 35+ wpm. Must have and maintain a valid MS Driver’s License.

Clerical skills testing:  You will be required to successfully pass a typing test.

Bonding Requirements:  Although the City of Hattiesburg will pay for Bonding, you must be able to successfully pass bonding requirements.