For earliest consideration applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision, and on a training basis, attend and record proceedings of the Court, perform a variety of courtroom-related legal clerical duties, maintain court calendars and perform other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and trainee level class for the Courtroom Clerk series. Incumbents in this class are required to learn basic court competencies, processes and terminology, and demonstrate acceptable work habits and interpersonal behaviors. This class is distinguished from the Courtroom Clerk II position in that that the latter is expected to perform at least one major assignment within a division or work unit.
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent
Experience: Three (3) years experience working for a court (preferred). Other legal/court related professional/administrative experience may be considered.
Substitution: Two (2) or more years of related education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Typing: Type at a minimum speed of thirty-five (35) words per minute.
Driver’s License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license may be required for some positions.
Knowledge:
Arithmetic- Alphabetical and numerical filing system
- Correct use of the English language including spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- California court system and criminal justice system
- Legal terminology
- State statutes and local ordinances as they relate to legal processes in the courts and in criminal justice agencies
- Court policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities:- Operate standard office equipment
- Type accurately
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Use independent judgment
- Work as part of a team and independently
- Maintain the confidentiality of court-related records
- Accurately perform duties with attention to detail
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Use word processing and calendar/electronic communication software
- Communicate effectively
- Read, understand, and apply state statutes, local ordinances, local court rules and procedures pertaining to legal filings and processes
- Prioritize, maintain, and coordinate a heavy workload
- Interact with legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and the public in a respectful manner
- Write neatly and legibly
- Remain focused during long proceedings or with interruptions
- Record minutes with speed and accuracy
- Perform average to difficult legal process duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use dexterity and coordination utilizing hands to finger, handle or feel objects, use a computer keyboard, view a computer monitor, handle files, single pieces of paper, stacks of papers, and reference and other materials; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel. Hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and to talk with individuals in person and by phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability of adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and move from place to place within the office. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds and reach for items above and below desk level. Lifting of objects weighing in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds will require team lifting. The noise and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy business office.
Normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Over-time may occur occasionally.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
To be considered for this position, job applicants are required to complete the online application, supplemental questions, and submit the following:
After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email. Please provide a valid email address on your application and add
humanresources@yolo.courts.ca.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails.Human Resources will review completed applications. Applicants who are successful in the application-screening phase may be contacted for an examination and/or structured oral interview.
Reference checks are required. If offered a position with Yolo Superior Court candidate must adhere to the Courts current vaccination policy. Background checks and a drug screen are required after a job offer has been extended. At the time of appointment to a position, candidates are required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.
For more information contact a Human Resources representative at 530-406-6881.