Courtroom Clerk - Porterville, United States - Tulare County Superior Court

Description

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Definition:

Prepares the official record of Superior court proceedings; to maintain documents and exhibits introduced in courts; and to check points of legal procedures.

Essential Duty Sample:
(This List Is Not All Inclusive, BUT A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF DUTY FUNCTIONS)**Prepare all necessary legal papers, case files, documents and records for Court sessions; Attends court sessions and takes minutes of actions and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record; Advises attorneys, public agencies, and the public on the status of cases and provides procedural information; May act as clerk of court to administer oaths to witnesses and jurors, take minutes and keep daily records of court proceedings; Examines ledgers, reports, and other financial documentation for technical defects and accuracy; Maintains court records and files, such as records of court-appointed counsel and experts; receipts, marks, and takes custody of evidence; Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors, and records jury service and compensation due jurors; Prepares and reviews for format and content a variety of court documents; Prepares court calendars and/or calendars cases for hearing, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review; Receive, record, secure and store evidence and exhibits; Keep record of attendance and of mileage traveled by jurors; Maintain, mark and secure written instructions to the jury; Prepare minute orders, bench warrants, bail forfeitures, and other legal documents as may be required by specific proceedings, or as directed by the bench officer; Train employees in court procedures and review in-court work for completeness and accuracy; Provide case status information to jurors and other pertinent parties and, by request, to public, county departments and other agencies in person, by telephone or in writing; Arrange for payment of jurors and reporter fees; Perform various clerical tasks such as typing legal documents, operating office equipment and supplying courtrooms with needed forms.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education / Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the educational equivalent to graduation from high school AND four years of increasingly responsible clerical experience including two years preparing, processing or working with a wide variety of legal documents for court action, with extensive public contact.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

State Federal and local laws, statutes and terminology pertaining to civil, criminal, probate, traffic, small claims, family and vehicle code cases; Math sufficient to prepare financial reports, calculate fines, prepare jail/prison commitments and civil judgments; General clerical procedures to maintain a variety of court files and records; Note-taking forms and methodologies; Take and transcribe accurate notes of court proceedings; Be patient, tactful and courteous when dealing with co-workers and the public; Communicate verbally with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to convey information; Read, understand and interpret legal documents; Retain and recall details of conversations and oral work assignments; Give and follow written and oral instructions; Organize and coordinate work in proper step-by-step order; Adjust to changes in workloads under stress conditions; Speak publicly and make effective presentations; Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment; Keyboard 50 wpm accurately.

Self certification of computer and keyboarding skills. EOE

Work Remotely

• No

Pay:
$49, $59,211.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Clerical: 4 years (required)
• Legal: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
In person