Agency: Unified Judicial System, Third Judicial Circuit
Location: Brookings
Salary:
$9.87 per hour
Position Purpose:
This position performs responsible work in maintaining order and providing general services in a Circuit Court or Magistrate Court courtroom. Work involves providing services in the operation of a court. Work is performed in accordance with established practices, procedures and instructions from a Judge and is reviewed primarily through observation of performance and conferences. This is a temporary, non-benefited position and works on an as needed basis. Duties may include:
- maintaining order, calling witnesses, notifying interested parties, performing various services for a Judge;
- inspecting courtroom for cleanliness, orderliness, proper heat, light and ventilation;
- opening court by announcing entrance of the Judge;
- maintaining order, decorum and dignity of court;
- seating jurors, witnesses and spectators in specific areas of courtroom;
- ejecting persons disturbing court proceedings;
- arranging for food and lodging for jurors;
- responsible for security of the jury as to preclude mistrials;
- obtaining and delivering file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items for use by the Judge;
- assisting defendants to clerks office for fine payment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school and some experience in routine clerical work or other public work would be beneficial.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- statutes relating to court procedures;
- basic legal terminology of court and legal process forms;
- basic office procedures and practices.
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: (605) 773-4867 Fax: (605) 773-8437
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”
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