Deputy Clerk

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Xenia, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-00004
Department: Juvenile Court
Division: Juvenile Court
Opening Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
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EMPLOYER:

Greene County Juvenile Court
Juvenile Detention Center
2100 Greene Way Boulevard
Xenia, OH 45385
STATEMENT:A Deputy Clerk is responsible for filing and maintaining an accurate record of all legal transactions processed through the Juvenile Clerk of Courts Office. This includes processing complaints; preparing entries, both inside and outside of the courtroom; and interacting with the public. A Deputy Clerk is an unclassified employee appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Greene County Juvenile Court Judge under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.13.

WORKING HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM (35 hours per week).

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Case Processing (Complaints, Motions, Expungements)

• Assignment of Case Numbers

• Process Hearing notices, summons, subpoenas, warrants

• Journalize, index and docket each entry

• Filing and retrieval of legal files

• Preparation of court documents and attendance at court hearings

• Work station will consist of time spent both in the courtroom preparing entries and in the clerk's office

• Receipt of fines and court costs

• Daily assembly of legal files

• Respond to questions from the general public

• Provide public with written information regarding court programs

• Performance of any other duties as deemed appropriate and proper by the Judge of the Juvenile Court, Court Administrator or Chief Deputy Clerk

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma is required.

• Paralegal degree and/or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position is desired.

• Knowledge of the judicial justice system, court and clerk related practices, principles, laws and operations is preferred.

• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Typing or keyboard ability to 50 wpm accurately.

• Ability to prioritize work, perform a variety of duties and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high-pressure atmosphere under time constraints.

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.

• Demonstrated dependability, reliability and excellent attendance record.

• Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability and sound judgment.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to work conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstance and factors that may not be predictable. Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Duties will require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Potential for adverse contact with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals. Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.

The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.

NOTE: Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.