Judicial Courtroom Assistant

Courtroom Clerk

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.

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

Reports to Court Executive Officer and other court staff as directed.

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Attend court sessions and take eMinutes of actions and proceedings. Courtroom clerk to 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
• Enters and retrieves data from computer systems
• May train and instruct other staff in work procedures
• Any and all other duties as required or assigned

Desirable Qualifications :

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 :

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.