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Hancock County MS Government Welcome to Hancock County; the southernmost county in the State of Mississippi. Photo: Ken Murphy Hancock County is the southernmost county of the U.S. Louis.

Conveniently located less than one hour from New Orleans, enjoy the small town charm of our communities – Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Clermont Harbor, Kiln and Pearlington – and a wide variety of living environments. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,929. Its county seat is Bay St. The county is named for Founding Father John Hancock.

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09/04/2026

Hancock County, Mississippi, is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill the position of Deputy Clerk – Justice Court
Position

Overview:
This position is responsible for acknowledging all affidavits, filing and recording actions, receiving and receipting monies, certifying and issuing copies of all records & documents filed in the Justice Court. Issue all processes necessary for the operation of the Justice Court in accordance with Hancock County policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist and/or attest to paperwork filed by individuals and others. Make case file/jacket and all forms relating to each type of action filed. Receipt proper fees associated with paperwork filed in the Justice Court. Set court date and issue proper paperwork to all parties based upon the type of action filed. Run Court Docket and assign cases to Judges. Assist Judges in Court each week. Enter Judgment/disposition form court into the computer in a timely manner. Issue proper paperwork on cases if needed after hearing. Stay in touch with Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Attorneys on continuances and any changes to the case. Keep active case files up to date on any changes. Assist with customer service at the window. Pull all case files 8 years old for disposal upon approval of the Department of Archives and History.

Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or its equivalent and previous experience in collections is preferred.

Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance for full-time employees; Pension/State Retirement (PERS); and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave as allowed under County policies

Salary: Starting at $13.50 an hour

To apply online, visit:
https://ms-hancockcounty.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Encrypted-Forms-14/Justice-Court-Form-75

Position Open: 9/4/2026
Application Deadline: 9/18/2026

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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon on Tuesday, August 18, to serve residents who suffered damage during Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18–20, 2026 (DR-4930-MS).

The centers will provide application assistance to residents in these four counties: Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone.

If a resident is unable to apply in person, individuals can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App. For more information, read more here: https://www.msema.org/news/five-disaster-service-centers-open-survivors-tropical-storm-arthur

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Bay Saint Louis, MS

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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