Supervisor, Probate Clerk

This position supervises and trains Probate Clerks, so he/she must have knowledge of all staff jobs within the Probate Department

• Supervise and train Probate Clerks;
• Knowledge of all staff jobs within the Probate Department;
• Oversee all administrative duties and properly distribute workload;
• Substitute where needed during staff unavailability;
• Involved in decisions regarding discipline and evaluations;
• Schedule and support Register of Wills hearings as needed;
• Interact with Attorneys in preparation for Register hearings.

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma;
• 5 years related experience;
• Provide excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work well with the public and co-workers;
• Excellent typing, word processing and data entry skills;
• Accurate, detail-oriented and able to prioritize and ensure that deadlines are met;
• Well organized;
• Efficient worker, keeping all work processed with no 'back log';
• Excellent telephone and people skills;
• Project a professional demeanor, working calmly and productively under pressure
• Excellent math skills;
• Excellent computer skills with a knowledge of MS Office Products, as well as various other computer software packages;
• Independent, responsible, self-motivated worker;
• Team worker, helping co-workers when needed;
• Excellent knowledge of standard office procedures;
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures;
• Must be able to operate the following equipment:
  1. Computer/Printer;
  2. Telephone;
  3. Copier;
  4. Fax;
  5. Microfilm Reader/Printer;
  6. Typewriter;
  7. Adding machine.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

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 function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.