CIVIL PROCESS SERVER

CIVIL PROCESS SERVER

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General Description:

The purpose of this job is to process and serve legal documents including, but not limited to, summons, non-enforceable writs, witness subpoenas, garnishments, child support and petition for protection papers.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Receives, processes and documents proper service of legal papers as prescribed by law, using a county vehicle, to residents and businesses.
• Performs administrative duties in the office regarding civil process and execution.
• Maintains daily log of service indicating number of documents served, proof of service, record of miles traveled and incidents or events that occur while on duty.
• Take deposits to Bank and Treasurer office daily.
• Pick up and drop off mail daily
• Sorts and assigns legal documents for service of process for the Office; maps locations of addresses; serves Rule to Show Cause for failure to comply with court orders; serves notice of financial responsibility and paternity as well as default orders for the Department of Social Services and subpoenas.
• Completes affidavits of service and non-service for the Court. Maintains records of all cases served for the Department of Social Service and the Family Court Office and provides copies or reports for Unit Cost reimbursement.
• Provides court testimony as necessary.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical work as required, including but not limited to typing forms, reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, assembling materials, ordering office supplies and equipment, etc.
• Answers the telephone; screens callers and/or provides accurate information and assistance to callers; forwards call to appropriate personnel; takes messages as necessary.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops as required to enhance job

knowledge and skills.

• Serves legal documents processed by the Office.
• Maintains records of all cases served.
• Perform such additional duties, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment.
• Perform other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Requires two (2) years previous experience and/or training in civil process serving; or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License

Reasoning/Mathematical/Language Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping walking, standing, stooping and physically raising and manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Position involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis, in addition, must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; sustain keyboard typing operations and writing abilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position may require sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time and manipulating stairs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule and may frequently be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions.

Unavoidable Hazards:

• Unknown

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Position : 1084

Code : 605-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FAMILY COURT

Group : REGULAR NO

Job Family : CLERK OF COURT - FAMILY

Job Class : CIVIL PROCESS SERVER

Posting Start : 10/30/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : INDEED

Salary: $36,754.00

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