Deputy Legal Clerk

Deputy Legal Clerk

Salary

$23.00 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2601338

Department

Clerk of Courts

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Classification

Unclassified

• Description
• Benefits

Objectives

The Deputy Clerks of the Common Pleas Court report directly to the Chief Administrator of the Clerk of Courts. The Clerk and her staff serve the residents of Delaware County and maintain and preserve the case filings of the Delaware County Common Pleas Courts and the 5th District Court of Appeals.

Job Standards

High school diploma is required with higher education preferred. Cash handling experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, proficient data entry and typing skills required.

Essential Functions

Job Description, but not limited to:

• Receiving, processing and docketing both paper and electronic case filings

• Receipting payments for court fees, fines, restitution and other transactions

• Scanning and archiving all documents related to case filings

• Maintaining all documents in case files

• Monitoring records according to retention schedules

• Communicating with the court staff and other local agencies

• Work consists of moderately complex and varied tasks requiring application of laws, rules, regulations and procedures

Job Requirements, but not limited to:

• Excellent customer service skills, both in person and on the telephone

• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficiency in grammar, writing, mathematical skills, spelling, punctuation

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced office

• General computer knowledge and excellent data entry skills

• Cash drawer accounting and daily balancing experience

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Previous legal experience is preferred

• Regular and predictable attendance with superior work ethic

Other job requirements:

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer, copier, telephone, calculator, high-speed document scanner and other necessary equipment

• Manual dexterity, talking and hearing on the telephone, viewing a computer screen

• Light to moderate physical work like moving boxes, shredder bags, large files and other items that may weigh 30 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Delaware County offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Starting pay is contingent upon experience. Candidates may obtain an employment application from our website or at the Delaware County Human Resources Department, 10 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Delaware, Ohio 43015 or by calling 740-833-2120.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Delaware, County of (OH)

Department Clerk of Courts Address 117 N Union St

Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Phone (740) 833-2500

Website https://clerkofcourts.co.delaware.oh.us/