Court Services Clerk I

Court Services Clerk

I 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars 1640 Kings County Dr, Hanford, CA 93230 $22.19 an hour

• Full-time Superior Court of California 90 reviews $22.19 an hour
• Full-time Description This is the entry and journey level of the Court Services Clerk series.

Incumbents perform a variety of legal support duties that do not require substantial courtroom work. Court Services Clerk I work under close supervision. Court Services Clerk II is the experienced level where work is performed with minimal supervision in a frame work of established procedures. Court Services Clerk I's are expected to advance to the II level when the minimum qualifications for the higher class have been met and satisfactory performance has been demonstrated. This class is distinguished from the higher-level Court Services Clerk III in that the latter performs the more difficult work with more independence of action and a greater degree of discretion in the completion of tasks, and/or is responsible for leading, training and assigning the work of Court Services Clerks I\II. Examples of Duties Issues legal documents for small claims, civil, criminal and traffic cases Enters, processes and dockets judgments Enters legal documents into Register of Action for court proceedings Reviews legal documents to determine acceptance Reviews court cases and provides information by telephone, in person and in writing Initiates court files on different case types Types a variety of legal documents and notices Certifies legal documents as necessary Accepts and receipts fines, fees, payments and cash bail Processes traffic citations Enters data into the case management system Prepares calendar in preparation of court hearings Prepares preliminary information for court minutes Routes legal documents to appropriate agencies, individuals and County departments Enters case dispositions and reports convictions as appropriate Orders and processes jury lists Prepares bank deposits Maintains accounts receivable and/or trust accounts May receive and store exhibits and subpoenas May process appeals to permit higher court review May receive and case initiate juvenile filings May perform courtroom duties including case docketing Receives and processes cash or bail bonds Receives, opens and distributes mail Receives and file stamps legal forms, correspondence, and other documents Orders and maintains supplies Conducts destruction of records on eligible case files Files counter arraignments May notify judicial council of judge disqualifications May assist in training new staff Reasonable accommodation will be made, when requested, and as determined by the Court Executive Officer to be appropriate under applicable law. Essential duties may vary as directed by the Court Executive Officer or designee. Typical Qualifications Education Possession of High School Diploma or G.E.D. Experience Two years of general clerical experience. Two years of college work or 60 semester units in legal office procedures and terminology may be substituted for one (1) of the required years of experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities as determined by the Court Executive Officer.

Desirable Qualification:

Legal clerical experience involving knowledge of general court procedure preferred. Supplemental Information Knowledge General office techniques and methods including filing, keyboarding, and recordkeeping Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation Basic principles and practices of effective customer service Ability Learn a full range of processes and procedures related to the processing of legal documents in a court setting Write quickly and legibly Follow oral and written directions Exhibit good mental retention of information Learn to operate case management software to inquire, enter and update court case data Exhibit precise attention to detail while performing a variety of tasks Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment and 10 key Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Count money and make change Exercise sound judgment Make basic mathematical computations Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Follow safe work practices as directed and trained The Superior Court provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Our programs include medical, dental and vision insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, term life insurance, long term disability and accident insurance and other employee benefits. The court makes considerable contributions to health and retirement benefits on behalf of the employees (contributions prorated for part-time employees). The court also provides paid time-off: Paid Holidays

• Full-time court employees receive 14 paid holidays Paid Sick Leave
• Full-time court employees accrue 10
• 16 days (based on years of service) Paid Vacation Leave
• Full-time court employees accrue 10
• 25 days (based on years of service)

Health Insurance:

The court offers three levels of medical coverage for employees to elect. The court pays 100% of the employee medical, dental and vision premiums and contributes a substantial amount towards dependent(s) coverage. Employees who waive court-sponsored medical insurance and who provide proof of other group medical insurance are eligible to receive cash in-lieu benefit.

Life Insurance:

The court gives you the ability to help financially protect your family/beneficiaries with Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. You have the option to supplement the court-paid $15,000 policy with life insurance for family members and additional coverage for yourself through Voluntary Life Insurance.

Retirement:

The court pays a considerable bi-weekly contribution on behalf of the employee to California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS). All regular employees are required to enroll in CALPERS and contribute 7.25% bi-weekly for the defined benefit plan [2% at age 62].

Deferred Compensation:

The court offers employees the ability to participate in 457 deferred-compensation plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The court provides employees with support for a wide variety of challenges through EAP. Benefits include up to three (3) sessions, every six (6) months of face-to-face confidential counseling.