Montgomery Personnel Board

A05

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled court clerical work that supports the daily operations of the Municipal Court. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of court-related documents and activities while providing technical and procedural information to the public, attorneys, and judges. The work responsibilities include performing general and specialized clerical duties in support of Municipal Court operations, assisting the Municipal Court Judge before, during, and after court sessions, preparing and maintaining required documents and records for court sessions and hearings, receiving and processing misdemeanor guilty pleas, dismissing certain violations following applicable laws and court procedures, open court sessions, performing criminal history searches and maintaining related logs and records. The Court Operations Clerk II differs from the Court Operations I by the broader range of duties, including the complexities of responsibilities performed. Employees exercise greater discretion within established laws and guidelines and work with increased independence. Work is performed under the supervision of the Court Operations Supervisor and the Municipal Court Administrator.

Must be certified as a Municipal Court Clerk or Magistrate. Must meet annual continuing educational requirements as prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts. Will be required to obtain the ACJIS/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of employment as prescribed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Must meet annual continuing certification requirements as prescribed by ALEA. Must be willing to telecommute and work overtime as needed to accomplish department objectives.