Court Services Assistant I-Continuous Recruitment

Superior Court of California, County of Shasta • Redding, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Court Services Manager or Court Services Supervisor, a Court Services Assistant performs specialized duties in support of Court operations including processing legal documents, performing specialized accounting duties, pursuing and securing payment of receivables and delinquent accounts, preparing minutes of Court proceedings, assisting attorneys and litigants, processing judicial decisions, and other recordkeeping duties. The Court Services Assistant is a three level series distinguished primarily by the complexity of work, level of independent judgment, and action and application of technical knowledge. Court Services Assistant I is the entry level in the series. A CSA I initially works under close supervision performing a variety of general clerical duties associated with one segment of Court operations while learning to apply specialized court/legal practices and procedures applicable to assigned work unit(s). As a CSA I develops knowledge and proficiency, a wider variety of duties are assigned and they are allowed to work more independently. Almost all new or unusual situations are referred to senior staff for assistance. Court Services Assistant II is the journey level of the series. A CSA II is expected to perform the full range of specialized clerical duties in support of assigned Court operations and must exercise independent judgment and action within established criteria. New or unusual situations are frequently referred to senior staff. Court Services Assistant III is the advanced journey level in the series, providing technical expertise to operational service units within the Superior Court and may regularly be assigned some courtroom clerk duties. Incumbents perform the full range of specialized clerical duties and provide technical assistance in the more complex assignments. A CSA III will exercise considerable independent judgment and action within defined criteria.

Requirements

• One year of general clerical, accounting, or collections experience that provides knowledge of general office procedures or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of: Public information and communication techniques, Office practices, procedures, and equipment, Record keeping principles, techniques, and filing systems, Customer services skills, Methods of locating and verifying information using source documents, Document preparation, Business English, spelling, and basic mathematics.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, Follow oral and written directions, Learn office rules, methods, and policies, Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, Operate computer, calculator, and other standard office equipment, Learn to perform clerical, accounting, and collection activities, Accurately prepare basic financial and statistical summaries and reports, Collect delinquent fees and fines, Input data into various automated financial programs, Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public, other law and justice agencies, and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a one (1) year probationary term as a CSA I, or a minimum of one (1) year experience in a California Court at a level comparable to Court Services Assistant I.
• Successful completion of a one (1) year probationary term as a CSA II.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public on the phone or in person in the use of Court forms, document filing procedures, jury services procedures, and other such matters requiring the application of technical, legal, and judicial procedures and practices.
• Receive, examine, and file legal documents; prepare and maintain case files.
• Review case files for readiness of a hearing or trial; prepare and distribute calendars; maintain trial status and availability of courtrooms.
• Prepare and/or issue warrants, writs, orders, abstracts, and other official documents on behalf of the Court.
• Enter traffic, municipal code, and county code violation citations.
• Recall warrants, exonerate bail, prepare judgments, dismissals, or seal cases pursuant to Court order.
• Compute, receive, and post payments, bail, fines, and fees; compute penalty assessments; enter bail and trust monies; and keep various financial and statistical records.
• Process claims, invoices, purchase orders, payments, and warrants; verify, balance, and adjust accounts and records; and posts, tally, and reconcile account records.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate at Six Months of Service as CSA I: $22.2429
• Hourly Rate after Promotion to CSA II (typically 12 months of employment): $23.3553
• Hourly Rate after Promotion to CSA III (typically at 2 years of employment): $25.7420
• CSA III Salary Range: $22.2370 - $28.3820

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed