Job Description
The Administrative Assistant - Family Court is responsible for assisting the Family Court Deputy Clerk with managing Family Court operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Provides feedback to the Deputy Clerk of Court II of any issues.
- Processes, maintains, files, and distributes Family Court legal records and documents.
- Performs clerical duties such as typing, maintaining database of recorded documents, and answering phone calls.
- Secures all interpreters for Family Court hearings for speech impaired or needing sign language.
- Prepares and processes required documentation for presiding Judge/Interpreter to sign for submission to Court Administration for payment.
- Processes all office orders for supplies and equipment.
- Works closely with Procurement and Finance to ensure all purchase orders have been received and paid in a timely manner.
- Ensures Federal Tax Information is compliant and current per retention schedules.
- Assists in moving/destroying Family Court case files according to the retention schedule.
- Keeps abreast of new legislation affecting Family Court.
- Interacts with various individuals and groups, including Clerk of Court, co-workers, attorneys, Judges, law enforcement agencies, Department of Social Services and the general public.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Assist in implementing office procedures and policies.
- Performs all other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Work Experience
- Associate degree in paralegal studies, business administration or other relevant field supplemented by 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible legal experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Must be a certified Notary Public.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
- Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.
Company Description
Vision
Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.
Mission
Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.
Benefits
- South Carolina Retirement System
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Onsite Employee Health Clinic
- Onsite Employee Workout Facility
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Discounted rates at local fitness facilities