Court Clerk I

Superior Court of California, County of Sutter•Yuba City, CA

10d•$22 - $27

About The Position

This class specification is entry level to a four-level flexibly staffed classification series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained to process applicable legal forms and documents; collect, distribute, and balance fees and deposits of funds, and learn the necessary and appropriate legal terminology and procedures in support of one of the assigned major divisions of the Court (accounting/traffic, civil, family law, probate, small claims, juvenile, and criminal). Incumbents perform a wide variety of moderately difficult clerical work requiring the ability to choose from a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems in a training/entry-level capacity. As tasks are learned, direct supervision decreases, and the incumbent is expected to perform at the entry level as they rotate through and demonstrate proficiency in all other positions within the assigned division.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent
One year of full-time paid or volunteer clerical experience involving public contact, legal clerical or a closely related field
Ability to type 40 words per minute or a combination of education and work experience that provides the level of knowledge required of incumbents of this classification level.
Submission of documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Naturalization Control Act of 1986
Successful completion of background and reference check
Satisfactory driving record and proof of automobile insurance (if applicable to the job)
Other requirements of the position (licensing, certification, etc.)
May include a pre-employment medical review/examination, and alcohol and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced placement within the range possible with prior court experience.

Responsibilities

Filing, reviewing, and interpreting legal pleadings and documents, checking documents for completeness and requirement guidelines set by statue and Rules of Court.
Determining, accepting, and recording filings fees, fines, forfeitures and bails; explaining fees and fines to the general public; providing information regarding court and filing procedures; answering inquiries and explaining legal filing processes; assists the public and other individuals in locating materials and information.
Verifying, entering, retrieving, correcting and updating information into automated record systems and related data entry duties, including providing information regarding scheduled cases.
Assigning matters to proper department of the Court, and calendaring Court proceedings on automated systems.
Attending Court sessions, recording and transcribing minutes; preparing official records of court proceedings; recording decisions, verdicts and judgments; issuing writs, abstracts, notification and follow-up on court orders; completing and processing court documents for appeals; preparing case files; ensuring that all necessary documents are included, and researching cases to locate information and documents.
Preparing and typing forms, documents, reports, and correspondence; processing mail for proper distribution, and copying legal documents.
May draw juries and administer oaths to witness; may prepare commitment packages for defendants; maintains and disposes of exhibits; prepares case filings ensuring that all necessary documents are included; maintains security of court records.
Preparing and maintaining statistical records necessary for proper court administration
Typing forms, documents, reports, and correspondence; and
Processing mail for proper distribution and copying legal documents.