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Superior Court of San Benito County

Judicial Courtroom Assistant

Superior Court of San Benito County, Hollister, California, United States, 95023

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Judicial Courtroom Assistant - Superior Court of California, County of San Benito

Definition

Under general supervision, this specialized clerical level position performs complex courtroom, judicial and program support duties including legal processing, calendaring, courtroom customer service, public counter as needed and related court functions as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is distinguished from the Legal Processing Clerk by the responsibility of courtroom and judicial support duties and may have a role in mentoring and training.

Reports to

Court Executive Officer and other court staff as directed

Examples of Duties

Attend court sessions and take eMinutes of actions and proceedings. Courtroom clerk for all case types, including hearings for complex court cases and jury trials

Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; maintains court records and files confidential reports and documents

Updates case records in eCourt which may include reporting information to DOJ, DMV and other agencies

Prepares and maintains court calendars and court dates

Assist public with court procedural questions and assists in locating material to help explain fines, fees and procedures to public

Prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, orders, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents on behalf of the court, recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures

Performs difficult and complex duties assigned to the work unit including receiving and examining legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements, returns unacceptable documents, files and certifies documents as required

Accepts fines and fees and makes appropriate journal or computer entries

Collects, complies and verifies data for statistical studies and reports

Enter and retrieve data from computer systems

May train and instruct other staff in work procedures

Any and all other duties as required or assigned

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

General functions and organization of the judicial system, including the various divisions of the court

California and local statutes and Rules of Court that govern general court operations, as applicable to areas of assigned responsibility

Establishment and maintenance of files and information retrieval systems

Office administrative practices and procedures, including recordkeeping practices and filing

Use and operations of automated case management systems and procedures

Preparation and maintenance of court calendars

Regulations and procedures governing the disclosure of Court records and documents

Principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette

Arithmetic and cashiering

Proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation

Ability to:

Understand, Interpret, explain and apply detailed, specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms and legal terms in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently

Perform full range of clerical and court support work involving judgment and accuracy

Understand and follow written and oral instructions

Carry out duties in accordance with policy, procedure and scope of responsibility

Maintain flexibility and confidentiality

Work independently and with initiative

Work with the public and other court staff in a professional and courteous manner

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Research, understand, interpret, utilize and explain California law as it relates to court procedures

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience and education, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Educational level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED AND

Experience equivalent to 2 or more years of court experience

Typical Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including but not limited to computer, telephone, calculator, copiers and FAX

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with the public and other court staff.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Legal

Industries Courts of Law

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