DEPUTY CLERK
Clermont County Juvenile Court
Application Due By: July 20, 2026
Status:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (hours may vary)
Non-exempt, Unclassified
Pay: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience
JOB OVERVIEW: Under supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk, provides exceptional customer service and record keeping for individuals who have business in Clermont County Juvenile Court.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under general supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk, primary duties include performing administrative and clerical duties, which often include scheduling and rescheduling matters; printing the daily docket; pulling case files; checking the case files for proper notice and service; docketing daily courtroom activities; preparing notices and serving the parties in the courtroom; appoint attorneys for indigent clients; appoint Guardian ad Litems; schedule hearings; notice to parties; responds to calls and e-mail requests; prepares file notes for the Judge or Magistrate if needed; prepares correspondence and memos; manage the daily activities of the Judge’s or Magistrate’s courtroom as needed.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to, performing Sheriff record checks on petitioners; must maintain an atmosphere of care, concern, and consistency in making determination as to the proper course of action; extensive contact with the public including attorneys; receipt money; provide customer service to the public by answering telephone calls and directing calls to proper staff; be able to maintain professional working relationships with partnering agencies; keep accurate records of clients served; record retention responsibilities which include imaging documents in preparation for records destruction per Ohio Revised Code, Records Retention Policy and Rules of Superintendence; sealing and expungement of court records; participate with committees as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Requirements…
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree with paralegal concentration or equivalent, or higher college degree
Minimum Requirements…
- High School education or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one prior to employment date)
Knowledge of…
- Criminal justice system
- Office practice and procedures, public contact and general clerical support
- Court policies and procedures
Ability to…
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, attorneys and the general public courteously and effectively
- Produce and save entries into a dedicated software package
- Read, analyze and interpret general professional journals, policies, procedures, or government regulations
- Use Windows based software
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance* (single to family plan options, begins on first day of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Generous paid time off including vacation (after six months of employment), personal days, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
- Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling Services
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible, tax-free spending accounts for costs related to healthcare and dependent care
- Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) (employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%)
- Healthy Work Environment - Clermont County provides a Smoke-Free and Drug-Free workplace.
Unusual Working Conditions: May come into contact with individuals who are violent, angry and/or prone to violence.
Pre-Employment Screening may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, psychological evaluation, drug screen, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certification, and or verification of work history.
Dress Code: All employees are expected to dress in an acceptable, professional manner, any employee who has a tattoo must make sure that the tattoo(s) is/are always covered up and not visible during work hours. Any visible body piercings, except for professional appearing ear piercing, shall not be filled with adornments during paid work hours in accordance with Clermont County Juvenile Court Personnel Policy and Procedures.
