Bella Vista is located in the NW Corner of the state of Arkansas, in Benton County. The city currently has nearly 100 miles of bicycle/walking trails that wind through beautiful hills and trees, has 7 lakes, and also has several 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses.

The full-time Deputy Court Clerk is responsible for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment, and the application of statutes, policies and regulations, with minimal supervision. Work requires frequent interactions with the public providing exceptional customer service. Work will also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system, providing direct support for the District Court Clerk and the District Court Judge.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides timely and courteous customer service to the public, attorneys, law enforcement, other judicial agencies and co-workers without giving legal advice.
• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files and performs duties such as reviewing judgements, preparing warrants, subpoenas, bond settings, and docket control.
• Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances or reports; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court; and properly queues filing for processing.
• Reviews legal documents for completeness, adequacy and accuracy and determines processing required.
• Performs financial activities within the office such as calculating costs and amounts due for cases.
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings.
• In the courtroom swears in witnesses, operates electronic sound and video equipment, makes docket entries to reflect case progress, and performs other courtroom-related duties.
• Enters orders, court dates, pleadings and other documents.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail; drafts written responses or replies by phone, or email when necessary; responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
• Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Completion of a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Two (2) years related experience in a general office or clerical capacity.
• Prior experience working in a courtroom and/or with court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, Outlook, and database applications maintained by the City.
• Prior experience working with confidential materials.
• Ability to work independently and confidence to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and confer with others.
• Requires strong time management and organization skills.
• Must be very detail oriented with great accuracy.
• Personal effectiveness/credibility.

Ability to pass drug screen and background verification.