Deputy Clerk I

About This Role

This role supports the Chancery Court by assisting the public, maintaining records, and processing documentation. The Deputy Clerk I upholds court rules and state statutes while providing essential administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a deputized officer of the Chancery Court, upholding local rules, state statutes, and the US Constitution
• Provide support for the department by processing documentation within designated timeframes
• Perform reception functions including answering telephone calls and greeting visitors
• Provide customer service, information, and assistance regarding department services and procedures
• Gather and process various information, data, reports, and files
• Perform general clerical tasks such as copying, distributing documentation, and sending/receiving faxes
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Operate a computer for data entry, retrieval, review, and modification using various software
• Maintain a file system of department files/records, including setting up, filing, and purging documents
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, and the public as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of office work experience
• Valid Tennessee driver's license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of previous experience and/or training involving office work skills

Nice to Have

• Law office experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits