Extra Help - Part Time File Clerk

About the Position The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified candidates to perform a wide variety of office tasks that may include assisting in the performance of clerical, technical or manual labor duties; and performs other work as required. Incumbents in this class are restricted to extra help, non-benefitted, part-time employment status. This is an ideal position for someone re-entering the workforce, a college or high school graduate or someone seeking part-time or temporary employment. This classification provides practical and meaningful work experience Typical Tasks Prepare and maintain files; access computerized information; prepare and place dated files into boxes/ storage; lifting/moving boxes; maintain logs; provide general clerical assistance, process closed files for storage on electronic media.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. Individuals must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job and must be able and willing to adapt to the working conditions as specified below.

Ability to:

Perform clerical work requiring judgment and accuracy. Follow verbal and written instructions. File numerically and alphabetically. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others contracted in the course of work Operate standard office equipment. Learn to input and access computerized information. Maintain the integrity of the records system. Lift and move containers of files weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally move boxes weighing up to fifty pounds.

• Bend, reach, and crouch to shelve and retrieve files.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.

Essential Functions Specific:

Tasks and duties may vary; however, the following are considered essential functions expected of the Extra Help position:

• Frequent and ongoing use of a computer terminal;
• Periodic to regular lifting, walking, and carrying of files, documents, boxes, and other court related materials. Incumbents must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.; and
• Work with time constraints and under pressure in some situations

Compensation and Benefits :

The position of Extra Help Filing Assistant is classified as a non-benefitted position.

Special Requirements/Conditions Background Investigation :

Fingerprinting is required. Submission to a background investigation is required upon conditional offer of employment.

Working Conditions :

The office environment is professional, generally clean inside buildings with some exposure to dust, fumes, odors, and noise. Incumbents will be working under sometimes difficult and stressful conditions, with frequent deadlines and expectation to produce high-quality work under limited time constraints. Individuals must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.