Clerk of Court, Town of Yemassee
Conducts municipal traffic court trials which involves obtaining all dockets prior to court, signing forfeiture tickets and dockets, and completing paperwork to ensure proper follow-up. Functions as cashier in receiving and accounting for monies received as fines; prepares daily deposit reports and monthly disbursement reports.
Provides information to Court related questions of the public, defendants, law offices and Police Officers. Performs various general administrative duties including issuing subpoenas, bench warrants, typing and mailing general office correspondence, attending meetings and conferences. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of pretrial notices, money orders, invoices, appeal requests, subpoenas, tickets, various lists and logs.
Performs other duties as directed by the Municipal Judge. Handles Bond Court proceedings as needed, at two detention centers that the arrestees in the Town are taken.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, law or a related field with a minimum of two years’ experience in courts, law enforcement, or any related area or any other equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicant must be a US Citizen, a resident of the State of South Carolina and 21 years of age or older.
Possess and maintain certification and/or recertification pursuant to the standards established by the Supreme Court of South Carolina and the South Carolina Court Administration.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License (Class D). Basic knowledge of computer operations and court management systems. No Criminal History or Crimes of moral turpitude.
Interested applicants may complete Form YEM-019, Non-Sworn Employment Application and return to the Yemassee Municipal Complex, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Town Cir, Ste. 111, Yemassee, SC 29945-3363 during normal business hours. Additionally, the application may be sent by USPS/UPS/FedEx, or e-mailed. For electronic submission, please contact 843.589.2565 Ext. 3 for further instructions.