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Courtroom Clerk Supervisor
Under direction, plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of Courtroom Clerks in either a civil or criminal court setting; establishes consistent procedures and trains courtroom staff; performs the full range of duties of a Courtroom Clerk for civil, criminal, family law, probate, juvenile and small claims cases as necessary, and performs related work as required. As a working manager this position requires a high level of technical skills to be able to perform the work of those supervised when necessary combined with a high level of verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalism to achieve excellent team work and customer service. Duties include: Planning, assigning, supervising, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the work of Courtroom Clerks; ensuring adequate coverage for all courtroom activities and functions. Training staff in work procedures; answering questions and making procedure and policy interpretations regarding work processes and the application of laws and regulations. Participating in employment selection decisions; recommending and administering discipline as required. Monitoring changes in laws, policies and procedures that impact the work; recommending procedural improvements and implementing them after approval. Developing procedures and work standards for court support staff; ensuring that work is performed in a consistent manner. Answering complex and difficult legal or procedural questions related to courtroom operations; advising attorneys, government agencies and the general public regarding the status of legal cases; applying court policy to resolve conflicts with others. Acting as liaison for assigned judicial function with other units within the Court and other agencies as appropriate. Performing the full range of Courtroom Clerk functions, including but not limited to: attending court sessions, taking notes regarding proceedings; preparing minute orders and other court documents; preparing or answering correspondence related to court procedures and disposition of cases; preparing and issuing bench warrants; maintaining records of hearing dates and continuances; consulting with attorneys and the court on changes in court calendar dates; calendaring court activities; entering specified information and summaries of proceedings into various automated systems; maintaining court case records and supportive documentation for judges; receiving, marking, and maintaining records and assuming custody of evidence and exhibits; reviewing written orders from attorneys for proper format and content prior to their presentation for judge's signature. Conducting a variety of special operational projects; preparing reports and making recommendations for procedural recommendations and implementing them after approval. Desirable qualifications include: education and experience in a court or judicial system environment, preferably with at least 1
years as a Courtroom Clerk or work which will have provided a knowledge of courtroom and judicial support policies and procedures. Some supervisory experience preferred.
Under direction, plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of Courtroom Clerks in either a civil or criminal court setting; establishes consistent procedures and trains courtroom staff; performs the full range of duties of a Courtroom Clerk for civil, criminal, family law, probate, juvenile and small claims cases as necessary, and performs related work as required. As a working manager this position requires a high level of technical skills to be able to perform the work of those supervised when necessary combined with a high level of verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalism to achieve excellent team work and customer service. Duties include: Planning, assigning, supervising, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the work of Courtroom Clerks; ensuring adequate coverage for all courtroom activities and functions. Training staff in work procedures; answering questions and making procedure and policy interpretations regarding work processes and the application of laws and regulations. Participating in employment selection decisions; recommending and administering discipline as required. Monitoring changes in laws, policies and procedures that impact the work; recommending procedural improvements and implementing them after approval. Developing procedures and work standards for court support staff; ensuring that work is performed in a consistent manner. Answering complex and difficult legal or procedural questions related to courtroom operations; advising attorneys, government agencies and the general public regarding the status of legal cases; applying court policy to resolve conflicts with others. Acting as liaison for assigned judicial function with other units within the Court and other agencies as appropriate. Performing the full range of Courtroom Clerk functions, including but not limited to: attending court sessions, taking notes regarding proceedings; preparing minute orders and other court documents; preparing or answering correspondence related to court procedures and disposition of cases; preparing and issuing bench warrants; maintaining records of hearing dates and continuances; consulting with attorneys and the court on changes in court calendar dates; calendaring court activities; entering specified information and summaries of proceedings into various automated systems; maintaining court case records and supportive documentation for judges; receiving, marking, and maintaining records and assuming custody of evidence and exhibits; reviewing written orders from attorneys for proper format and content prior to their presentation for judge's signature. Conducting a variety of special operational projects; preparing reports and making recommendations for procedural recommendations and implementing them after approval. Desirable qualifications include: education and experience in a court or judicial system environment, preferably with at least 1
years as a Courtroom Clerk or work which will have provided a knowledge of courtroom and judicial support policies and procedures. Some supervisory experience preferred.