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Court Specialist I

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Farmer Hall | Second Floor
(205) 665-6262
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Alabama Administrative Office of Courts 
Statewide, AL
$30,688.80 – $49,008.00/yr
Full Time
Date Posted | 9/23/2025

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Job description

This is entry-level court clerical work in the office of a Circuit or District Clerk that follows well defined procedures:

  • Employees assist the public, parties to cases, attorneys, and judges both over the counter and by telephone by providing general information which may involve referring to court calendars, case action summaries, fee sheets, case files, etc.
  • The consequences of error by employees in this class can have serious repercussions; the misfiling of papers, failure to enter returns or issue subpoenas can seriously retard the progress of a case in the court system.
  • Supervision received is direct and constant until the employee masters his well-defined area of responsibility.
  • As the employee becomes more proficient in his assigned duties, there is more opportunity for initiative and independent judgment.

May not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which maybe performed:

 

  • Accepts new suits for filing, verifies and receipts filing fee, assigns case number and prepares case file folder.
  • Performs simple docketing such as posting uniform traffic citations, sheriff returns of witness subpoenas, summons, executions, etc., to case action summaries using manual or computerized system.
  • Assists in the preparation of checks and writing receipts for jurors which involves computing their pay; prepares juror excuse slips.
  • Receives monies and records payment by posting to fee sheet manually or on computer.
  • Prepares receipts.
  • Balances cash drawer against receipt documents.
  • Provides general information to the public, attorneys and judges which may involve referring to calendars, indexes, case files and trial or motion dockets, etc.
  • Responsible for all financial transactions (must balance to receipts daily).
  • Performs related work as required.
May not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which maybe performed:
    • Ability to effectively communicate with judges, attorneys, court personnel and general public.
    • Congenial personality a must.
    • Ability to adhere to prescribed office regulations.
    • Ability to make good decisions.
    • Knowledge of proper office etiquette, dress and professionalism.
    • Knowledge and proper use of business writing skills, grammar, and spelling.
    • Ability to make simple computations and tabulations accurately, with reasonable speed.
    • Ability to keyboard with speed and accuracy.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Ability to learn and utilize computer applications.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to:

  • Graduation from a standard senior high school.
  • Possession of a GED equivalency.
  • Successful completion of a written test.
Contact Us

Station 6262
Farmer Hall | Second Floor
(205) 665-6262
career@montevallo.edu

Jobs Available