Chief Deputy Clerk, Municipal Court (10/14/2024)

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For details and to apply online: www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

Description: This position provides management and administrative support for the operations of the Municipal Court.

Enters complaints and issues summonses; attaches required reports to cases; processes pleas and schedules trial dates; enter dispositions; finalizes cases following court appearances; prepares payment schedules; forwards cases to District Court for jury trials.

Performs the duties of the Clerk subject to the Clerk's supervision and supervises other deputy clerks.

Issues suspension notices and court summonses for non-payment; issues tow warrants.

Reviews sentences with defendants; sets up payment plans; processes payments.

Assists in processing payments.

Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.

Updates the court website.

Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.

Maintains office supplies and records.

Performs related duties.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.