Probate Court Clerk

Recruitment #24-co0062-01

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Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies**

Nature of Work

Prepares cases and/or documents related to area of assignment which may include name changes, wills, commitments, adoptions, conservatorships, guardianships, incapacitated persons, open estates, final and partial settlements, legitimations, condemnations, etc. using computers, files, legal documents, calendars, and probate forms following the Code of Alabama and internal policies and procedures in order to initiate action on cases to be brought before the Probate Judge.
Conducts research regarding the case using computers, telephone, legal documents, legal publications, and law books following the Code of Alabama and internal policies and procedures in order to gather the information needed by the Judge to make a decision and to gather the information required by law for a case.
Performs technical duties requiring knowledge of probate laws using computers, probate forms and legal documents, telephones, and calendars following the Code of Alabama and internal policies and procedures in order to initiate actions required to resolve cases.
Prepares for and attends hearings using computer, calendar, docket, telephones, case files, and audio recorder following court room procedures following the Code of Alabama and internal policies and procedures in order to provide support to the Judge prior to and during the hearing.



Prepares documentation resulting from hearings and monitors the outcome using computers, probate forms and legal documents, calculator, and calendars following the Code of Alabama and internal policies and procedures in order to ensure that the Judge’s orders are prepared and followed.
Provides services to visitors and citizens using computer, court docket, case files, copier, and telephone following internal policies and procedures in order to provide probate information to citizens and to project a professional image for the Probate Court.
Performs general clerical duties using stamps, cash box/drawer, telephones, fax machines, copiers, calendar, and computer in order to ensure the efficient operation of the office.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of experience in any Probate Court Divisions or One (1) year of Judicial clerical experience, preferably in probate court.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Kind of Examination

High school diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year of clerical experience and one (1) year of court clerical experience, preferably in probate court.

 

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered

 



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