Deputy Clerk of Court

The Albany County Clerk of District Court is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Clerk.  This position is a full-time benefitted position.  The Deputy Clerk is responsible for technical clerical work in the administrative support office within the court.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Proficient in spelling and understanding of legal terms;
• Basic data entry and computer skills;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• The ability to work as part of a team;
• The ability to interact with the public;
• Possess a willingness to learn and be motivated to work hard;
• Courtroom/legal experience preferred

The Clerk of District Court Deputy is responsible for the following:

• Attend court hearings and assist the Judge with court proceedings.
• Keep detailed entries of all court hearings. Enter court proceedings in a computerized information system (Fullcourt Enterprise, FCE).
• Prepare and/or maintain case files and appeal files, judgment and sentence forms, and related court documents.
• Receive payment of court fines and fees, bail, bond and child support. Record, receipt and deposit payments according to established court procedures.
• Provide case status and case information to attorneys, agencies, and the general public on court hearings and procedures (NOT LEGAL ADVICE).
• Keep accurate and complete case records, make required docket entries, prepare case files for court sessions, ensuring files are complete and accurate.
• Initiate correspondence when necessary. 
• Ensure that jurors in a random selection are notified for jury duty. Oversee trial processes with regard to oaths in the courtroom, case timeline, and bailiff activities.
• Perform passport application processing and record searches. 
• Interact with Department of Criminal Investigation regarding disposition reporting.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Salary:   $40,000 per year

We will conduct background investigations for the final candidate being considered for employment.