Judicial Calendar Clerk - Probate Court (Non-Merit)

Job Code:

33130

Salary Grade:

12

Salary:

$19.00/hr - $29.93/hr

FLSA:

Nonexempt The purpose of this classification is to schedule court activities such as arbitrations, conferences, hearings, motions, and trials for an assigned court.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains calendar of court activities; schedules court proceedings; creates calendars for pre-trial, non-jury, motions, trial, and peremptory cases; schedules foreign language interpreters and coordinates court appearances; updates, reviews and notifies participants within established timeframes and regulations; notes attorneys, case numbers, and ordering information on calendar; makes calendar adjustments as needed; and prints/distributes calendars as required. Notifies defendants, plaintiffs, attorneys, or other involved parties of upcoming court dates; verifies addresses of involved parties; and prepares and mails official notifications. Dockets and files orders; dockets/files bond orders, interpreter requests, requests for judicial assistance, waivers of counsel, bench warrants, reset notices, and other court orders; sends electronic or hardcopy notices to all pertinent parties; and tracks all notices, ensuring they have been issued as ordered by a judge. Attends hearings and performs courtroom duties; prepares calendar notations for use in updates; prepares and completes reset notices as needed; obtains signatures; distributes copies; performs duties of bailiff; assists with management of jurors; and coordinates transfer of prisoners from detention facility to courtroom as assigned. Provides customer service; receives and responds to questions from attorneys, defendants, government/law enforcement agents, court personnel, and the general public; provides information regarding court procedures, case status, court dates, and certified copies of legal documents; and may assist at the front counter with customer requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; two years of administrative/clerical experience (experience in a court or legal setting is preferred); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

None.