About the position
The position is located in the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA). The Intermediate Court of Appeals decides appeals originating from the state trial courts and administrative agencies. This position provides confidential administrative and clerical support services to Intermediate Court of Appeals judges and the Intermediate Court of Appeals Staff Attorneys Office. This position also works with other Intermediate Court of Appeals staff. This position independently reviews, analyzes, and processes appellate court documents to ensure that they are timely addressed by staff attorneys and resolved by the court. Given the high volume of court filings, this position must review documents in a timely manner, track multiple drafts and orders, file orders with the appellate clerk's office, and enable efficient and productive Intermediate Court of Appeals operations. This position also maintains a data base of information regarding motions, orders, and sanctions. This position works to ensure compliance with court rules, orders, and procedural requirements; and responds to inquiries and requests from lawyers and the public for information when appropriate, and performs other duties as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide confidential administrative and clerical support to judges and staff attorneys.
- Review, analyze, and process appellate court documents.
- Ensure timely addressing of documents by staff attorneys.
- Track multiple drafts and orders.
- File orders with the appellate clerk's office.
- Maintain a database of information regarding motions, orders, and sanctions.
- Ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from lawyers and the public.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Three years of responsible work experience in the preparation and/or processing of legal papers and documents used in court proceedings.
- At least two years of specialized experience comparable to the Judicial Clerk I level or higher.
- Two years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience.
- Typing and/or keyboarding skills (40 net words per minute).
Nice-to-haves
- Completion of a one-year clerical or business curriculum leading to a diploma or certificate.
- Completion of a two-year clerical or business curriculum leading to a diploma or certificate.
- Study at an accredited college or university may be substituted for general experience.
- Completion of a legal stenographer or legal secretary curriculum.
- Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree.
Benefits
- $4,766 to $5,800 per month salary range based on qualifications.
