Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant (Juvenile Court)

Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant (Juvenile Court)

Salary

$21.00 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2601370

Department

Probate/Juvenile Court

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Objectives

Incumbent is responsible for performing the essential job functions as assigned. The main objective of a Juvenile Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant 1 is to receive, prepare and process the legal documentation necessary for all case types in the Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court. Incumbent will also interact with members of the public, law enforcement and government agencies either in person, by telephone or electronically. Incumbent reports to the Clerical Services Department Head.

Full-time position - minimum of 30 hours per week

Job Standards

High School Education or equivalent is required; completion of a secondary education is preferred plus 1 year of work-related training or experience in an office environment with basic working knowledge of computer-related software, specifically Microsoft Office. Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Processes the intake of complaints, motions, traffic citations, and other filings in matters in the Juvenile Court;
• Prepares and/or creates various legal documents, e.g. waivers, appointment orders, summons, citations, and judgment entries and orders, etc.;
• Serves as Assignment Commissioner to schedule hearings;
• Receives filings and records date/time using official court timekeeping devices;
• Receives, screens and directs incoming communications to appropriate person and/or department;
• Assists clients by providing information as to resources for assistance in filing or completing paperwork;
• Greets and directs clients to appropriate persons, departments or assists in seating courtroom;
• Performs Case Management functions using case management software; docketing, scheduling, entering data provide by Departmental staff and other necessary functions;
• Maintains positive working relationship with juveniles and families of diverse cultural, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Assists others, as directed, including staff who are absent to complete all clerical functions in a timely manner, including clerical assistance in the Probate Court;
• Process payments to the Court, including; cash, check and electronic payments;
• Updates and inventories Juvenile Court files, manually and electronically; and
• Performs other tasks and/or assignments, as directed.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Employer Delaware, County of (OH)

Department Probate/Juvenile Court Address 145 N Union St

Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Phone (740) 833-2600