Court Clerk I/II/III

Receives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements; returns unacceptable documents; affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify and file documents. Receives, reviews, processes, certifies and prepares required legal documents and records for court sessions. Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties; maintains court records and files. Advises attorneys, agencies and the public on the status of cases in a professional and courteous manner; provides procedural information; answers inquiries and explains filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information. Prepares documents in conformance with court orders, issues legal documents, such as warrants, writs, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents on behalf of the court in accordance with policies and procedures; recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures. Attends court sessions and takes minutes of action and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record. Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors and records jury service and compensation due to jurors. Jury Services Accepts fines and fees; maintains and updates financial records. Prepares court calendars and/or schedules cases for hearings, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review. Performs a variety of office and court support work; prepares letters, correspondence, forms and other documents; maintains copies of documents; operates computers, maintains and updates files and databases; generates computer reports; performs word processing; operates office equipment; maintains and retrieves archived records. Perform clerical functions for mediation, self-help, and jury services. Performs other related duties as assigned