Legal Secretary III Fine Collections

Summary

Essential Functions

• Review applications to determine eligibility to determine whether a person qualifies to be on a county attorney payment plan in accordance with set office guidelines.  File the necessary paperwork with the Clerk of Court.
• Verify information on applications if necessary, prepare payment plans, meet with applicants to go over payment plans and all requirements.
• Monitor changes to laws/regulations relevant to the fine collection program and speak with the County Attorney to request to update the guidelines/policies.   
• Maintain records to verify and ensure compliance with the payment plan.   File revocations of payment plans as necessary in accordance with the guidelines.   Send collection letters for delinquent fines. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical exam and drug screening prior to employment.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform the Essential Functions: 

•  Possess High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)  
•  Good knowledge of basic secretarial skills including typing, transcription, computer    skills, recordkeeping and   filing, scanning and electronically filing
•  Computer skills (including computer using Word and Excel)
•  Ability to learn County software
•  General knowledge of legal terminology
•  Ability to type accurately with a minimum of 40 words per minute (net score)
•  Ability to communicate with others in a tactful and courteous manner by means of  clearly spoken English, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Associate District Court and County District Court procedures.  
• Needs to be fluent in English for the effective performance of the position. 
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check , a physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment.