Department Clerk I

We are seeking a department clerk I within the Domestic Relations Department who will greet and screen customers at the window and refer customers to the appropriate person; answer phones and e-mail messages; handle daily mail; complete copying, filing, and faxing; accept and log payments as well as print payment histories; type weekly schedules; and assist with changes of address and processing of petitions, continuances, and requests for counsel.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED; have some experience working in an office setting and using the computer; strong customer service orientation; effective interpersonal relations and communications skills; courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; experience maintaining confidential information; computer literacy; demonstrated experience working in an environment with frequent interruptions; and experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes Aflac and dental, and 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $11.03/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER