Counter and Rental Clerk receives orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry-cleaning, and storage. May be responsible for computing cost and accepting payment. Being a Counter and Rental Clerk requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Counter and Rental Clerk relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Posting: Notice of Vacancy
It is the intention of the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk’s Office to fill one or more vacancies in the following job
classification.
Job Classification: Counter Clerk Filing, Downtown Courthouse
Location: LaSalle County
Department: LaSalle County Circuit Clerk
119 W. Madison, Room 201
Ottawa, IL 61350
Regular Work Week: Monday through Friday
Hours of Work: 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Wage: Salary will be based according to pay scale of the AFSCME Local 978 union handbook for
the position.
See Job Description for duties, minimum qualifications and physical demands
Applications may be made in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Downtown Courthouse, Room 200.
Posting Period: 3/25/2024 – 4/1/2024
1-30-2024
LaSalle County Circuit Clerk
Job Description
Job title: Counter Clerk Filing
Work Location: Downtown Courthouse
Division/Department: Circuit Clerk
Reports to: Civil Office Supervisor
Employment Classifications: Salary Grade: __2__
Full-time Part-time
Exempt Nonexempt Current Employee holding position is:
Salaried Hourly __
Bargaining Unit
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of general office work, accounting and legal procedures relating to the filing and
processing of court cases.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Transfer closed files to backroom & basement when needed
Deliver pleadings and files to courtrooms when needed
Maintain Held File List if needed
Run mail
Assist with microfilm machine setup for public
Quality Control check eFiled/scanned documents and place in designated location
Receive and process new cases and main office pleadings through eFile (or manually if eFile down or exempt) when needed
Receipt appropriate payment of fees when needed
Review and balance out day’s cash receipts
Answer telephones and assist callers by directing them to the appropriate party, department, outside agency or other
resource
Answer questions and provide information or assistance within specific guidelines to people at the counter
Perform a variety of clerical support duties including preparing, copying, collating and filing various court documents, forms,
and other materials when needed
Maintain and update case management system with case information
Responsible for review and destruction of documents/files as directed
Deposit original wills
Execute passports and complete transmittals to prepare for mailing
Reconstruct old files upon request of judge if needed
Fulfill copy requests (backup)
Scan all documents from mail, counter and court work when needed
Other duties as assigned in order to efficiently operate the office of the Circuit Clerk
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Ability to type minimum of 50 words per minute
Exhibit understanding to follow complex legal orders
Good written and verbal communication skills with a wide variety of people
Exhibit knowledge of the Court System
Exhibit the ability to work with diverse groups of people
Exhibit the ability of dealing with difficult people using strong customer service skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to operate office equipment and have experience with Microsoft office programs.
Ability to follow direction and work independently
Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail
Team player with willingness to support departmental success
Must possess time management skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting (6-8 hrs), standing/walking (1-2 hrs). This position experiences occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing and
reaching movements. Defined Sedentary Work - May require lifting up to 25 pounds and carrying objects weighing up to 10
pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Most activities are performed indoors in an office setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to
normal consistent temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position.
Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and
"other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees
holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties or tasks as requested by management. All requirements
are subject to possible modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
LaSalle County reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the County desires.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Except as otherwise provided by a collective
bargaining agreement or applicable law, all employees are at-will. This job description is not intended to void, replace, or
conflict with negotiated union contracts. To the extent a collective bargaining agreement conflicts with this job description, the
collective bargaining agreement shall supersede and/or modify this job description.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read or had explained the essential duties, responsibilities and minimum qualifications of this position for which I am expected
to perform. I have reviewed the essential functions and work environment characteristics and I understand them completely.
Date Created: 4-2017 Date Revised: __1-30-2024___ Approvals: _dmlg
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