Closing Date:                         Until Filled

Job Type:                               Full-Time

Work Schedule:                    Monday- Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm

 Location:                               Kershaw County Court House Camden, SC

Benefits:                               Medical Insurance, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description:                  Under general supervision, assists in Summary Court operations by performing a variety of duties in support of effective and efficient court operations. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:    Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Paralegal, or experience working in a legal environment preferred.  Strong communication and telephone skills, and problem-solving skills. Required to have and maintain a clear background check, credit check, and pass a drug screening. Must be dependable and prompt, and be efficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, and Excel.

 Additional Requirements:        Expected to complete six months probationary requirements on time and with a demonstrated ability to perform at an acceptable level.  Within five years of employment, will be expected to perform all tasks commensurate of the position with limited supervisory oversite and in addition, possess a general working knowledge of Civil Court procedures.    

 Responsibilities:                  Performs functions relative to general office functions of the Kershaw County Magistrate Court, Including input of issued traffic and criminal tickets, entry of disposition data, coordination with law enforcement agencies concerning summary court appearances and hearings, transmittal of necessary information to the Department of Motor Vehicles, South Carolina Court Administration and other state and local entities, daily interaction with the public, law enforcement

Personnel and judicial officers; and such other functions as assigned by the Chief Summary Court Judge for Administrative Purposes.

Employment Applications should ONLY be submitted within the posting dates

and must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date.

**Resumes are ONLY accepted as an attachment to a completed application**

Applications should ONLY be submitted online or to:

Attn: Applications

Kershaw County Government Center

515 Walnut Street

Camden, SC 29020

OR

Any branch of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Kershaw County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status.  Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace. 

**Status Updates regarding if Applications were received and/or if the position has been filled are unable to be given**