Bond Court Clerk - Part Time

Bond Court Clerk - Part Time

Salary

$18.30 - $21.05 Hourly

Location

Live Oak Complex, 223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

01847

Department

Magistrate

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically provides the performance of basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform various duties as bond clerk at the Berkeley County Summary Court for the Magistrate Office working in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
• Prepare bond paperwork for Bond Court Judge.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry and computer operation.
• Assists employees with clerical needs.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Prepares and sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of related administrative experience; Legal experience preferred;

Special Requirements:

• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word.
• Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.
• Ability to accept payments.
• Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Hours will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Currently the normal working hours during Bond Court is daily 8:00am and/or 6:30pm until Bond Court is complete, seven days a week including holidays. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations. Hours of operation and scheduled days are determined by the Chief Magistrate and are subject to change.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Personal Leave (Pro-Rata)
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays (Pro-Rata)
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

01

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of related experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Address 1003 HIGHWAY 52

MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina, 29461

Phone 843-719-4163

Website http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov