Legal Process Clerk II/III
About The Position
Under direct supervision, this clerical position performs a full range of duties supporting court operations. Legal Process Clerk II is the entry-level level of an alternately staffed classification. Incumbents are expected to advance to Legal Process Clerk III after meeting the required experience and qualification standards and successfully completing a nine-month probationary period. The Clerk III performs more difficult and complex work, with greater independence and discretion. The starting salary is Step A, $26.28 per hour. After successful completion of the probationary period at Step A, employees advance to Step 1, $27.59 per hour. The position is non-exempt and hourly. The Court may use the eligibility list from this recruitment to fill temporary and permanent vacancies.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of work experience performing a wide variety of general clerical assignments involving discretion and judgment.
- Two years of college may substitute for one year of general work experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of general work experience.
- Submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures, standard English usage and writing conventions, standard office equipment and systems, and basic arithmetic.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet court deadlines, prepare standardized forms accurately, organize activities, and set priorities using discretion.
- Ability to work under difficult and stressful conditions and adapt to changes within the court system.
- Ability to interact appropriately with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.
- Ability to use a variety of computer programs and type with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to independently perform and coordinate the clerical functions described in the job duties.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Receive, examine, and process legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to requirements; return unacceptable documents.
- Affix seals and stamps to endorse, certify, or file documents.
- Assist the public, the Court, and other agencies at the counter, through the Court website, and by telephone.
- Accept fines and fees, issue receipts, and balance an assigned cash drawer.
- File legal documents and related case materials; retrieve and deliver files and documents to the Court or appropriate parties.
- Assist individuals in locating materials and information.
- Open and sort incoming mail and process outgoing mail.
- Enter and retrieve information using the Court's automated systems.
- Provide court dates and hearing information.
- Maintain court records, files, and exhibits.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Choice of health, dental, and vision plans.
- Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), as permitted by law.
- Life insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation leave.
- Sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
