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Baliff - Recorders Court
Salary
$39,509.00 Annually
Location
133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2603472
Department
Recorders Court Department
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Are you ready to end the year with a new career opportunity? If you are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you!
The Recorder's Court administers justice with fairness, equality, and integrity, to resolve matters before the court in a timely manner, and to provide courteous and prompt service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence. Our team of Deputy Court Clerks, Senior Deputy Court Clerks, Court Services Specialists, Chief Deputy Court Clerk, Administrative Clerks, Senior Administrative Assistant, Judicial Secretaries, Cashiers, Case Disposition Clerks, Customer Services Representatives, Court Services Technicians, and director, works collaboratively to maintain a professional court environment and manage the daily operations of the Recorder's Court smoothly while upholding a safe environment where all employees can succeed. As we continue to grow our small team of 28, the Recorder's Court team is seeking a skilled individual with knowledge of court rules, legal terminology, practices and court room procedures, file and database management who is ready to assist with the day-to-day administrative of the Recorders Court. Are you up for the challenge to join our amazing Recorder's Court team?
As our new Baliff/Court Services Technician you will be responsible for ensuring that all cases and matters assigned to the Recorders Court are immediately placed upon the appropriate calendar and remain until disposed.
We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
Essential Job Functions
Receives court documents such as pleadings, motions, rules nisi, etc.; reviews, verifies, codes and/or records required information.
Enters and updates information in court databases.
Creates calendars, including changes or continuances.
Handles telephone contacts to and from attorneys, probation officers, and pro se litigants regarding calendaring issues.
Purges old data as appropriate.
Creates notices and ensures all parties are properly notified of scheduled court events.
Copies and distributes calendars to appropriate parties; maintains copies in department manual files.
Notifies, in a timely manner, appropriate parties of any and all changes in the Court calendar.
Completes committals for the use of the Sheriff's Department.
Replenish materials as needed for Court operations.
Produce criminal and traffic histories for the Judge.
Performs other related duties as assigned.?
Minimum Qualifications
Requires High School Diploma or GED supplemented by two years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or office support staff; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Work Location: 133 Montgomery St. Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of department policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of court procedures and practices.
Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations.
Knowledge of state and local criminal and traffic laws.
Skill in conducting criminal background investigations.
Skill in operating a computer, calculator, shredder, facsimile machine, and copier.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or office support staff?
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Supplemental Question 1 Describe the types of data and information you have entered and updated in a court databases
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Supplemental Question 2 The idea candidate for the Recorders Court Services Technician position should have some understanding of the mission of the Recorders Court and the role the court plays in the Chatham County Judicial/Criminal Justice System. Please provide a summary description of your understanding of the mission/role of the Recorders Court of Chatham County in the system and the type of cases processed by the court.
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Supplemental Question 3 How do you communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in high-stress situations?
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Supplemental Question 4 Tell me of a job in which you had to multi-task and use your organizational skills. What did you do?
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Supplemental Question 5 Tell me about your attendance record and punctuality in your previous role.
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Supplemental Question 6 Please provide information about your experience with data entry, document scanning, and case file management.
Required Question
Employer City of Savannah
Address 6600 Abercorn Street
Suite 100
Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Phone 912-651-6484
Website http://www.savannahga.gov