Court Clerk III
Nevada County Court•Nevada City, CA
•$54,689 - $66,475•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Court Clerk III performs a variety of complex courtroom clerk duties and serves as a lead worker relative to other employees that provide clerical support to court hearing and courtroom proceedings. The Court Clerk III, at the advanced journey level, serves as a lead to provide guidance, document procedures and perform the most complex clerical tasks of the Court.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent GED
- Three (3) years of legal, court, or justice system support experience in a Superior Court, or similar organization, where duties require the use of legal terminology, a thorough understanding of trial court procedures and extensive public contact
- Citizenship in the United States
- Candidates are required to pass a fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
- Knowledge of training techniques
- Considerable knowledge of codes, local rules, procedures and legal terminology related to preparation, acceptance, processing of legal documents, case calendaring, disposition, processing and other Court functions
- Knowledge of general principles of federal and state constitutional, administrative, civil, family and criminal law
- Knowledge of case and document processing functions and procedures
- Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions, work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and requires attention to multiple tasks
- Ability to perform simultaneous duties
- Ability to comprehend and utilize designated software programs
- Ability to perform accounting functions accurately
- Ability to lead the work of others, plan and coordinate work
- Ability to work independently and apply specialized knowledge and understanding of codes and rules, legal terms and procedures in legal document preparation, processing, case calendaring and other Court activities
- Ability to research case-related information
- Ability to explain Court processes to the public
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner
- Ability to perform official actions that require attention to detail and application codes, rules and specific procedures
- Ability to use correct business English, understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to use a computer and various software utilized to create reports and documents
- Ability to operate a variety of office machines and equipment including computer systems
- Ability to take and transcribe courtroom notes in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and work as a team player
- Ability to maintain a variety of manual and computerized record keeping and calendaring
- Ability to perform responsible clerical support functions effectively in all operational areas of the Court system
- Ability to locate, understand and apply pertinent codes, rules and guidelines
- Ability to provide peer training as necessary
- Ability to develop and document procedures for internal and external reference
Responsibilities
- Advanced Journey level in the Court Clerk series includes lead responsibilities
- Assigns work of Court clerical staff; trains staff on Court processes and procedures
- Provides technical assistance for complex or difficult assignments; resolves technical and procedural problems related to filing and other aspects of case processing
- Proficiently operates the case management system and provides training to staff on its use, ensuring accurate and efficient case processing
- Researches complex cases and those that pose processing difficulties; takes necessary actions to resolve problems
- Serves as floater between Court divisions to meet workload demands of the Court
- Receives and processes public documents for judicial departments as assigned
- Reviews documents for completeness, timeliness and conformity to legal requirements
- Develops and improves Court procedures and documentation to support staff members, attorneys, and the general public regarding Court operations, procedures and requirements
- Performs other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
