Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The City of Starkville has partnered with Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) to provided structured, supervised, and compensated internship opportunities for eligible Starkville High School Students. This partnership is supported through funding from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks in the Municipal Court Department.
- Assist with courtroom setup prior to hearings (case files, dockets, recording systems)
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Record court proceedings, dispositions, and judicial orders
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Maintain accurate documentation of case outcomes
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Provide support to the judge and court staff during sessions
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File, scan, and maintain paper and electronic case records
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Enter case information into the court case management system
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Prepare and process court documents (summons, warrants, notices, subpoenas)
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Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information
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Retrieve files and records upon request
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Assist the public at the service counter and by phone
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Provide information regarding court procedures, payment options, and court dates (without offering legal advice)
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Accept payments for fines, fees, and court costs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Excel and Word
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Familiarity with records management and document filing systems
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Understanding of confidentiality laws and handling sensitive information
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Basic accounting principles related to processing fines, fees, and payments
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General knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Skills and Ability to:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Junior or Senior Starkville High school student in good standing in the Work Based Learning Program.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Direct deposit and clear drug screen.
Qualifications for a Work-Based Learning Internship through Starkville High School:
- A Junior or Senior Student
- Ages 16-17
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting light objects. Work requires physical dexterity in the frequent use of hand-eye coordination and manipulative skills using fingers, limbs and body in the operation of a computer and other office machine, equipment, tools, and documents.
Summary
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The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
Regular and consistent attendance is a condition of continuing employment.
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The City of Starkville, is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with the City, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
A drug screen is required for this position.