Calendar Clerk - Chancery Court Clerk & Master
- Seniority level
- Entry
- Employment type
- Full time
- Specialization
- Law enforcement
About the role
Posting number: CM06887
Department: Clerk and Master
Job classification: Office Support Representative Senior
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal
This is a non-civil service position with the Chancery Court Clerk & Master’s Office. The position title is Deputy Clerk and Master 1/Calendar Clerk. The position serves as the main liaison between the Clerk & Master’s Office and the Chancellor, and is responsible for monitoring and managing case progress and disposition.
Responsibilities
- Communicate verbally and in writing with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding case status.
- Prepare and maintain case reports for the Chancellor.
- Draft case dismissal and case monitoring orders for the Chancellor.
- Review and process case filings into case management system.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned with accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
- Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Key skills
- Data Entry
- Case Management
- Outlook
- Excel
- Bilingual
Supplemental information
- Paralegal certificate or other legal training or experience, especially legal writing* Interest in a career in the legal profession* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel* Knowledge of legal terminology and procedure* Bilingual
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Christy Smith at .