Deputy Clerk 1

Title: Deputy Clerk 1 *Agency: *Franklin County Probate Court *Salary: *$19.
59 / hour *Job Type: *Full-time, Regular, Unclassified *Location: *373 S.
High St.
, 22nd floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, OH *Typical Work Hours: *Monday - Friday 8:00 a.
m.
- 5:00 p.
m.
*Probationary Period: *180 Days _All applicants will be considered after the posting is closed.
_ *Classification Purpose* The primary purpose of the Deputy Clerk 1 classification is to perform clerical duties related to Probate Court cases and to assist filers with questions or concerns related to court processes.
*Department Assignment* Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter detailing the area of the court they hope to work in and in which they are qualified to contribute.
Selected candidates may be placed in one of a number of departments including: Certified, Court Support Services, Marriage, or Name Change.
Assignments will be made based on court staffing needs and employee skills, experience, and interest.
*Job Duties* Provides general and specific customer service to Probate Court visitors; greets walk-in customers and provides requested information; assists with filing paperwork; retrieves requested Probate case files for customers; receives sign-out cards and processes; assists customers with usage of fiche and roll reader printers; re-files cases and fiche when returned.
Communicates with magistrates, attorneys, agencies, and lay persons regarding current cases, past cases or general court information; responds to e-mail, phone or direct requests in compliance with Ohio laws.
Prepares, processes, and/or distributes case files; opens new case files, prepares, organizes and scans documents; verifies case numbers and file stamps on documents; audits scanning for errors; files papers received from scanning and docketing; ensures proper preparation and accurate filing; and maintains case file integrity.
Receives payments for filings and transactions; receives cash, checks and money orders from attorneys or filers; records related case number and total cost; receives docket deposits and assigns case numbers.
Provides general clerical support as needed; helps customers with genealogy searches; assists with locating missing files and case file documents; tracks volume and type of court filings; assists with link checking; prepares, audits, and processes documents on E-Filing System.
Attends workshops and training, as required.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
These duties are illustrative only.
Selected candidate may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications* High School diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience in an office or legal environment; or associates degree or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
*Benefits* All full-time, permanent Franklin County Probate Court staff receive the following benefits through the Franklin County Cooperative Health Benefits Program after initial period of employment: * Extensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage * Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees * Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year * A 14 percent employer contribution to OPERS pension plan * Eligibility for Ohio 457 deferred compensation savings plans * Potential monetary incentives during annual wellness programs for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare See more information regarding benefits we provide at _Franklin County Benefits and Wellness - Home (franklincountyohio.
gov)_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
59 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person