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Geary County Legal Secretary - Discovery Clerk in Junction City, Kansas
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GEARY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Discovery Clerk
FLSA: Non-ExemptStarting Salary: \$18.54/hr.
Salary Range:
Reports To:County AttorneyPCN: TBD
Department: County AttorneyDate: August 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The job duties of the Discovery Clerk include but are not limited to provide filing, pulling cases for docket, copying and sending discovery to parties, aiding in IT functions and operations; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. Performs other duties as assigned.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties described below are indicative of what the Discovery Clerk might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Discovery Clerk. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Legal Clerk Functions. Prepare documents for court according to docket including pulling files and contact District Court to answer problems. Act as Terminal Agency Coordinator for the KBI CHRI program for criminal history. Research disposition of old cases not recorded in KBI files. Conduct all file, docket, and miscellaneous document scanning into computer system. Prepare charges and petitions in cases. Deliver, pick up and distribute paperwork to and from Sheriffs Department, Police Department and District Court. Prepare warrants or summons for Attorneys and for Governors office in extradition cases. Process first appearance paperwork. Data enter new cases and warrant arrests, copy reports and files, prepare new case files. Contact probation offices for revocation cases.
Office/Clerical Duties. Open and distribute incoming mail. Copy and distribute indigent and officer affidavits. Answers telephone and routes calls for efficient and effective customer service. Manage office equipment contracts/leases.
Prepare annual inventory for submission to County Commission.
Prepare monthly vouchers for the bills, accounts payable.
IT Support. Network/computer administration to include providing first level technical support to colleagues. Assist the staff with any IT needs or struggles such as desktop malfunctions, connection problems, password resets, and more.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in a legal, paralegal or other related field.
Four (4) years office experience.
A valid Kansas drivers license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of experience working in a legal office or court system.
One (1) year of experience or training in information technology.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.
Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local resolutions and ordinances, procedure manuals, warning labels, etc.
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Ability to operate various types of equipment standard office equipment, computer and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Advanced knowledge of KBI CHRI program.
Other equipment could be required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers, citizens, co-workers and management.
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
Ability to communicate information and teach and train others regarding policies and processes in both written and verbal form.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to assist County Attorney in preparing budget accounting and data gathering.
Ability to provide accounting for the year and forecast if the budget is on target.
Ability to read, understand a