Job Announcement: Chief Deputy Clerk Bismarck Municipal Court

This position provides management and administrative support for the operations of the Municipal Court.

Examples of Duties

-Enters complaints and issues summonses; attaches required reports to cases; processes pleas and schedules trial dates; enter dispositions; finalizes cases following court appearances; prepares payment schedules; forwards cases to District Court for jury trials.
-Performs the duties of the Clerk subject to the Clerk's supervision and supervises other deputy clerks.
-Issues suspension notices and court summonses for non-payment; issues tow warrants.
- Reviews sentences with defendants; sets up payment plans; processes payments.
-Assists in processing payments.
-Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.
 -Updates the court website.
-Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
-Maintains office supplies and records.
-Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school education or GED

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Application Instructions:

Please visit the City of Bismarck’s website at www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs for additional information on the position and the application process or contact Kaitlyn Duncan: 701-355-1333 or kduncan@bismarcknd.gov