AkronLawJobs No. 10669 Overview: Judicial Assistant to Judge Alison McCarty, Summit County
Common Pleas Court. This is a full-time position and regular hours of
work and days are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, this
position may require some evening and weekend work.
Salary: $44,844/yr
non-negotiable
Duties: Under
general supervision, performs various administrative and clerical duties to
ensure smooth operation of the Court; assists in the maintenance and execution
of the Court calendar; performs courtroom duties required by Judge; based upon
individual qualifications, may perform other tasks requested by Judge. Performs
other related duties as required and may be cross-trained to assist with other
departmental duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: The
following duties and responsibilities are normal for the position. These are
not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties and
responsibilities may be required and assigned. 1. Screens incoming calls and
provides assistance or direction; contacts attorneys, assignment office, court
reporters, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff Department, etc., to relay or gather
information for Judge; opens, reviews and sorts incoming mail (e.g., pleadings,
motions, journal entries, attorney fee applications and related
correspondence); accesses and updates SCORS (Summit Court Online Record
System). 2. Assists in the maintenance and execution of the court calendar;
maintain and update civil and criminal record cards; files, distributes and
mails signed journal entries; retrieves and returns files from file room; files
documents per judge’s requirements. 3. Based upon individual qualifications,
may perform other tasks such as legal research, preparing legal memoranda,
answering legal questions as the Judge requires. 4. May perform other tasks
requested by the Judge.
Qualifications: Any
combination of training, work experience, or equivalent, that indicates
possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed below. An example of
an acceptable qualification for this position is: Education & Related Work
Experience: As appropriately determined by Judge based upon duties and
responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: As appropriately
determined by Judge based upon duties and responsibilities. Operation of a
variety of standard and complex office equipment, typing, personal computer
operation, including but not limited to Windows based programs/Microsoft Office
products/Internet applications, use of SCORS (developed after employment).
Physical Ability: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee
is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or
controls and to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The
employee is occasionally requested to stand and/or walk and reach with hands.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position
requires alertness and attention to detail to ensure accuracy. Requires
concentration when composing replies to routine inquiries.
How to Apply: E-mail your Resume, Cover
Letter, Writing Sample, and Transcript to schristopher@cpcourt.summitoh.net
Deadline: November
15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
