Judicial Clerk

Equal Opportunity Statement

Laurens County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Hiring and workplace decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable Accommodation

Employees and applicants may request reasonable accommodation under the ADA/ADAA when prior notice is provided.

General Role Summary

This position supports department operations by handling a mix of routine and moderately complex clerical and secretarial tasks. The work includes document preparation, typing, file and log maintenance, and delivering consistently courteous customer service. The role reports to the Deputy Assessor and/or Assessor.

Key Duties

• Answer incoming calls, direct callers to the right person, and pass along messages as needed.
• Welcome and assist visitors to the office.
• Receive, review, and process forms, applications, requests, records, reports, and similar documents.
• Prepare and type routine materials such as correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, notices, invoices, file cards, receipts, flyers, presentation materials, court documents, and forms; also proofread for grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Support department filing systems and keep lists and logs up to date.
• Enter and retrieve data, check information for accuracy, and produce reports when requested.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, transcribe them, and distribute them within required time limits.
• Maintain personnel files when assigned, while protecting accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle basic bookkeeping assignments when needed, including accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
• Assist with special projects and department-specific tasks.
• Carry out general office tasks such as copying, filing, faxing, emailing, assembling documents, collating materials, processing mail, and maintaining logs and lists.
• Prepare office equipment for daily use and monitor supplies and service needs.
• Respond to questions, requests for help, and complaints related to assigned duties.
• Gather information and prepare or process records, forms, reports, notices, memos, correspondence, and similar materials.
• Use reference sources such as minutes, directories, policy and procedure manuals, laws and regulations, and other texts when needed.
• Operate common office equipment and software, including telephones, computers, copiers, printers, fax machines, laminators, and word/data processing tools.
• Communicate with supervisors, colleagues, vendors, and the public.
• Take part in training, meetings, seminars, and workshops to build job knowledge and skills.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with six months to one year of clerical or secretarial experience. An equivalent mix of education, training, and experience that provides the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

Additional Information

The duties listed here describe the general nature and level of the work. They are not meant to be a complete list of every task, responsibility, qualification, or duty associated with the position.

Other Notes

This position is expected to involve office-based administrative support work within the assigned department and may include handling confidential information and interacting with the public in a professional manner.