Canton, OH – Bailiff/Law Clerk – Stark County Family Court
AkronLawJobs No. 12373: CLASSIFICATION TITLE: BAILIFF/ LAW CLERK
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Unclassified
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
DIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Judge Jim James
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS: Assist the Judge in various court functions; perform legal research and writing; responsible for the physical functioning of the courtroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Assist the Judge in various court functions; contact attorneys, obtain and deliver files, prepare and maintain recording equipment, copy and post juvenile court schedule, copy and distribute domestic relations schedule as assigned; perform legal research, write memoranda for the Judge, prepare drafts of findings of fact and conclusions of law. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain courtroom security and desirable courtroom appearance; opens and closes court sessions, calls witnesses, screens individuals desiring to meet with the Judge.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, video conferencing, telephone, teleconferencing, copier, and other general office equipment; automobile.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: General public, judges, lawyers, governmental officials, court administration, other courts, and community agency personnel.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA: Employees who work for the Court hold a position of trust, and each has access to confidential information. Every employee is expected to recognize the responsibilities entrusted to him or her in preserving the security and confidentiality of this information.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; an ability to take direction from multiple sources, to allocate time to multiple duties, and to communicate with supervisors, court personnel, attorneys, and general public. Positive, but professional demeanor and discretion are of highest priority.
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability. While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits for extended periods of time. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone often discussing complicated court related issues. Job occasionally requires close, relatively detailed vision demands when entering data and viewing a computer screen.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: the court process and procedure, office procedures, Ohio Revised Code, trial law, Family and Juvenile law, the ability to handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with judges, magistrates, public officials and attorneys. Interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral form, prepare accurate and concise documentation, gather, collate and classify, communicate effectively in written and oral form, maintain accurate records and the ability to handle frequent interruptions. Ability to: make decisions quickly and correctly in cooperation with the judge’s procedure, to do so in an efficient manner, to meet time sensitive demands, have a high degree of accuracy, prepare meaningful organized, concise, and accurate reports, have an eye for detail, able to prioritize, and be patient, and remain calm when interacting with agitated individuals. Skill in: well-developed oral and written communication, advanced and accurate typing skills, maintain accurate records and reports, excellent documentation skills, required to be familiar with various computer software packages, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate attending accredited law school. This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee’s supervisor or designee. Stark County Family Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to Vicki Ruegg, Judicial Assistant, at varuegg@starkcountyohio.gov.
DEADLINE: April 22, 2021 or until filled