Court Clerk I
Court Clerk I
Hourly Salary: $14.20 - $17.26 Continuous Recruitment
Position: To examine, approve, and accept legal documents for filing in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte; assist in calendaring court proceedings; attend court sessions, performing a variety of clerical and administrative support functions; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Experience: Two years of clerical experience involving public contact. Successful completion of a program in Paralegal Studies or an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in legal, legal clerical, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the experience.
Knowledge of:
· Modern office equipment including computers, fax machines and photocopiers;
· Computers software applications including word processing and databases;
· Proper maintenance of records, preparing correspondence and reports; filing, indexing, and cross-referencing methods;
· Tabulating and posting data and basic mathematical computations;
· Principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
· Methods and practices of legal offices, basic legal terminology and documents; and
· Basic public contact and customer service techniques.
Ability to:
· Type accurately and enter data into a computer system from clear copy and rough notes at a speed sufficient to perform assigned duties; operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers;
· Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with legal requirements; learn relevant legal terminology; be accurate and pay close attention to detail; maintain complex records; follow standardized procedures;
· Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; understand and follow through with written and verbal instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, fellow employees, and the general public.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and work experience you possess, regardless of duration and including part-time and military service. The application is the first step in the examination process, and the information that you furnish will be used to determine your qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications as listed in this job description. Applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications for the classification by the time of filing. All correspondence regarding the selection process, including scheduled interviews is sent via email. You are responsible for checking your email account on a regular basis to determine the status of your application. The Butte Superior Court will be accepting applications for Court Clerk I/II on a continuous basis. The written examination for this classification will be held intermittently, and applicants will be notified by email when examinations are scheduled.