Full Time Clerk

Union County Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for the maintenance of all court records for the judiciary of Union County. The Office works with cross functional internal teams to maintain the day-to-day operations of the Clerk's Office both in and outside the courtroom. The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains the exemplary level of customer service already established. Primary: Attend court proceedings as assigned. Maintain records throughout court proceedings. Work front desk customer service position, processing customer requests. Answer phones and assist clients with questions and concerns. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times. Secondary: Ability to work well under pressure. Apply critical thinking principles to process solutions. Assimilates well into established team dynamic. Any other office duties as assigned by the Circuit Clerk. Minimum of one (1) year in a business office environment Associates Degree preferred Driver's License preferred Bilingual abilities are a plus Skills: Ability to multi-task Flexibility Problem solver Team player Customer service Highly organized Full time, 35 hours per week, office hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch $17.10 per hour 4% annual increases on 12/01 based on collective bargaining agreement Every 2-years receives step increase based on collective bargaining agreement Six (6) month probationary period Benefits: Eligible to participate in available medical and dental insurance plan beginning the first day of the month following date of hire.  Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - IMRF has provided employees a  sound and efficient system  for the payment of retirement, disability, and death benefits. Eligible for vision reimbursement Life Insurance provided by County  Fifteen (15) paid holidays  Vacation days - 70 hours after 1 year of employment Sick days - 7 hours per month Personal days - 28 hours each fiscal year Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Union County Government is committed to nondiscrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or ancestry.