POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intake Clerk for the Court.

POSITION TITLE:	Intake Clerk, Court of Appeals of Georgia

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:	Non-merit position. Serves at the pleasure of the Court and	the Administrator/Clerk of the Court.

STARTING SALARY:	$18,000 annual - $750.00 twice monthly

PAY CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE:	$18,000 - open

STATE BENEFIT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:	Full Benefits

AVAILABILITY DATE:	Immediate availability. Applicant selected will be permitted
to work a notice.

WORK WEEK:	Monday - Friday	Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

The duties of the Intake Clerk of the Court of Appeals include, but are not limited to:

1.	Serve as receptionist, answers telephone and assists walk-ins in answering questions regarding rules of procedures, directs call or walk-ins to proper persons within the Clerk's Office or elsewhere for additional assistance. Receive and clock in all hand delivered documents, being sure there are sufficient copies, that they are properly bound, contain a certificate of service and have proper costs, if applicable.

2.	Check the computerized docket system to ascertain if costs are due, write receipts, post payment to the computer. Clock in and distribute applications, write receipts thereon and deliver to the Applications Clerk.

3.	Secure records, transcripts, motions, etc., from the file room or judges' offices for attorneys or Pro Se parties who wish to review them. Arrange for copies to be made of documents requested by walk-ins. Handles all mail, request for copies. Certifies documents as requested.

4.	Back up other Clerk's Office personnel for overflow work, such as, folding, stamping, typing, making folders, etc. Mail out information relative to swearing-in, rule books, history books, etc. Assist attorneys with directions regarding swearing-in, collect fees, signing role book, security cards to cafeteria. Prepare list for administrative assistants of all attorneys sworn in on any given day. Handle all return checks for duplicate payment of costs.

5.	Assist walk-ins and telephone inquires with information from the Court's computerized docket system. Make sure that the Court's telephone answering machine is turned off and on at appropriate times, appropriate tape is changed to reflect any holiday or Court closing.

QUALIFICATIONS:	The Intake Clerk shall have the following required education,
experience and knowledge:

A high school diploma or GED and must be able to utilize a personal computer, fax machine, office copying equipment. Must have a working knowledge of computers, word processing, type at least 45 words per minute, handle multiple telephone line switchboard and operate ten key calculator. Knowledge of WordPerfect 6.0, 6.1 and other software programs are beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:	The physical requirements of the Intake Clerk position require bending, stooping, stretching and reaching. The Intake Clerk must be able to communicate on the telephone and in person with attorneys and pro se parties. The Intake Clerk must be able to lift up to forty pounds occasionally, and be able to lift file boxes to a height of six feet or file folders to a height of six feet. The Intake Clerk must be able to sit at a desk for long periods during the day and be able to type and work at a computer screen.

The ability to speak, read and write English correctly and fluently and the ability to work under strict time constraints is required.

CLOSING DATE:	Interested parties should send a resume and letter of application by the close
of business on Monday, October 13, 1997 to:

Clerk/Administrator

Court of Appeals

334 State Judicial Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30334