Clerk to the Justice

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is clerical work involving responsibility for handling various details of the office and court of an elected Town or Village Justice. Depending upon the nature of projects assigned by the Justice, responsibilities may range from routine typing and filing to more difficult stenographic and bookkeeping work. Employees in this class may be required to attend court sessions at various hours of the day and night.
 
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Mails letters and legal notices; Receives and records fees and fines, keeps financial records, and issues receipts; Enters all cases in the dockets (Motor Vehicle, Civil, Criminal); Types reports and letters from clear copy, rough draft, or Dictaphone; Takes and transcribes dictation of letters, memos and, if required, court proceedings; Compiles statistics for reports; Operates various office machines; Acts as receptionist and answers requests for routine information; Files and maintains a variety of documents and court records; and performs miscellaneous errands..
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Working knowledge of Court office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures; ability to type and take dictation, if required, at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions; ability to write legible; clerical aptitude; neatness of appearance; tact and courtesy; integrity; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Court experience preferred.
 
SALARY:  Pursuant to the Teamsters Salary Schedule; $22.55/hour
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time; 35 hours per week
 
APPLY AT: Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
 
Applications are accepted until position is filled.
 
This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The Town of Wappinger does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.