What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courtroom Clerk I/Courtroom II position at Contra Costa County Superior Court?
Description
The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is conducting an open recruitment to fill Courtroom Clerk I/II positions. Courtroom Clerks perform a wide variety of clerical functions in support of 38 judges and 4 commissioners currently serving the public in various cities in the county, including Martinez, Richmond, Walnut Creek and Pittsburg.
An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other Project and/or Permanent vacancies in the future. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing day may apply. Individuals selected must be available to work at any court location.
Examples of Duties
Individuals appointed to these positions must be able to work well with others, as well as work independently, have the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; have a good understanding of court procedures; be attentive to detail and maintain accurate and neat records. The persons appointed to these positions must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Regular and punctual attendance is essential.
Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Establishment and maintenance of filing and information retrieval systems;
Courtroom procedures, documents, and terminology used in court cases;
Statutes, regulations, ordinances, and rules pertaining court proceedings;
Preparation and maintenance of court calendars;
Format and procedures to be utilized when preparing minute orders, abstracts, judgments and other court documents;
Personal computers and standard software applications;
Approved standards for financial record keeping;
Fine, bail and sentencing procedures;
Judicial decorum as related to staff support within the courtroom;
Correct punctuation, grammar, spelling and grammar; and
Basic accounting and cash handling practices.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Learn and perform data entry and typing activity as may be required;
Accurately record court proceedings;
Prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence;
Work independently and follow general instructions;
Make mathematical calculations necessary to carry out assigned functions;
Perform a wide variety of complex and specialized courtroom duties;
Read and understand statutes, rules and instructions related to court proceedings;
Provide assistance and deal with concerns from the public, community organizations, and other agencies in an unbiased, ethical and professional manner;
Follow written and verbal instructions;
Learn to use a personal computer and software, including word processing, database, and other job-related applications and systems;
Operate basic office equipment, including copiers, printers, 10-key, fax;
Speak and write clearly and professionally in order to explain court procedures, swear in juries and witnesses, read proceedings and judgments, and provide instructions to attorneys and the public;
Perform multiple activities or assignments, often simultaneously, which require attention to detail and accuracy; and
Learn court policies, procedures, documents and terminology affecting assigned functions.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Courtroom Clerk I: Three (3) years of legal clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents.
Courtroom Clerk II: Three (3) years of legal clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents AND six (6) months full-time continuous experience as a courtroom clerk.
OR
Note: A paralegal certificate can substitute for one (1) year of the required legal clerical experience.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Conditions of Employment
Convictions
Employment Eligibility:
Union Representative
Applicants with Disabilities
The Court is an equal opportunity employer. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law
Salary : $60,754 - $77,539