Job Summary and Essential Functions
This position typically provides performance of general courtroom and legal work in the Goose Creek Magistrate Office; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Serves the public with eviction notices, writs of ejectment, claim and deliveries, small claims summonses and other court related documents.
- Prepares, maintains and files accurate records as to the service of documents.
- Performs data entry of court documents.
- Attends court hearings.
- Prepares courtrooms with necessary supplies and ensures equipment is working.
- Maintains the juror list for jury trials.
- Assists bailiff in the courtroom during proceedings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
High School diploma or equivalent;Six (6) months of general work experience;Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver's License with a safe driving record;Special Requirements :
Departmental testing may be administered during interview;A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file;Use of personal vehicle required (will be reimbursed for County use);Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of a courtroom and legal setting.Knowledge of personal computers.Skill in the use of general office equipment and computers.Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.