Village Court Clerk

VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS

JOB OPENING

Department: Village Court

Position: Clerk to Village Justice

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This is an appointed administrative and bookkeeping position serving the Village Justice.

· Maintain confidentiality of records and information when required to do so.

· Prepare court calendar

· Collect monies, reconcile daily receipts, deposit receipts, prepare reports for monthly disbursements, reconcile bank accounts, and prepare administrative reports

· Enter convictions on drivers’ licenses and prepare conviction reports electronically transmitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles

· Enter criminal convictions on NCIC reports and electronically send the same to Division of Criminal Justice Services

· Respond to inquiries - in person, by phone, by e-mail, and by mail - and provide appropriate assistance to lawyers, court users, media, and members of the public.

· Prepare monthly reports that are electronically sent to the Office of the State Comptroller

· Prepare orders, summonses, warrants, and other court forms

· Communicate with outside agencies to coordinate the Court’s activities and provide services to court users. Such agencies include:

o Law enforcement such as local police departments, New York State Police, Sheriff’s Department, FBI and CIA, and US Armed Forces

o Other courts, including superior courts and other local town and village courts

o Other County agencies such as: Probation and Pre-trial Services

o State agencies that require periodic reporting including the New York State Unified Court System, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Office of the State Comptroller, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and the Office of Records Retention

· Examine court documents to ensure their accuracy and completeness · Receive and file summonses, traffic tickets, and other documents for court proceedings

· Assist the Justices at the bench during all Court Proceedings

· Annual and required training

· Additional responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: High School degree (or equivalent), court experience preferred but not required. Computer skills, clerical experience, and customer service expertise preferred. Professionalism and courtesy are expected as we provide quality service to our community and promote a positive working environment within our organization.

Employees need not be residents of the Village of Mount Morris. Fingerprints and background checks are required for all employment in the Village Court of Mount Morris. All resumes can be sent via email to Charlene Finnigan at [email protected].

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person