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Deputy Court Clerk at City of Oak Ridge TN – Oak Ridge

City of Oak Ridge TN
Oak Ridge, 37830
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Position SummaryThis position provides operational and administrative support to the City’s Courts; and provides responsive, courteous, and efficient customer service in support of departmental operations.Essential Functions
  • Provides other customer service to internal and external customers; greets, receives and screens visitors and customers; addresses and resolves customer questions as able and refers complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to other appropriate staff as needed.
  • Picks up, sorts, copies, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail; opens, logs, and routes office mail; sorts and prepares outgoing mail and documents for pickup
  • Composes routine correspondence; proofreads and edits; enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
  • Dockets citations and maintains a record and filing system for their orderly processing. Including scanning and filing of all adjudicated citations.
  • Collects appropriate fees, updates files and forwards to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
  • Reports dispositions to the Department of Safety through the on-line portal.
  • Prepares for and performs day-of-court functions in the absence of the Court Clerk.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of City, department and personnel policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Skill in typing and word processing and use of personal computer/software.
  • Skill in basic math.
  • Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Skill in working under limited supervision. Ability and skill to prepare Court documents in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
  • Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible notes.
Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications
  • High School Diploma/equivalent and two (2) years of administrative support experience, inclusive of customer service support.
  • Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
Individuals interested in this position must submit an application online with the Human Resources Department by 12:00 noon, Friday, November 21, 2025.



Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : City Court
Location : DEFAULT

Job Location

Oak Ridge, 37830

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