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Assistant Clerk To Town Justice
Description of Duties
The work involves responsibility for the independent performance of varied clerical and record keeping duties related to the operation of a town Justice Court. The work is performed in accordance with well-defined objectives, policies and procedures, but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Employees in this position work directly with court clerks assigned to specific judges and with the public. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a higher level court clerk who is available to assist with unusual problems or policy questions.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree and one (1) year of paid full time or its part time equivalent** experience in office clerical work, which must have involved public contact;* OR,
- Two (2) years of paid full time or its part time equivalent** experience in office clerical work, which must have involved public contact;* OR,
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*Public contact work is defined as substantial face-to-face, or telephone communication with adults (age 12+) involving customer service, persuasion, teaching, negotiation, explaining, counseling, and similar activities. The nature of the content is such that it requires judgment on the part of the individual in dealing with or responding to another person.
