Court Clerk

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

Are you interested in performing meaningful clerical work? Can you type at a speed of 40 words per minute? If you answered yes to these questions, this Court Clerk position with the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) may be for you.

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides services to assist in resolving disputes with claims for workers' compensation benefits. DWC is seeking an individual who has experience in typing and clerical work. The court clerk will review incoming legal documents, screen and process case opening documents, pleadings, correspondence, and medical documents. Additionally, the court clerk will meet with the public to answer questions and assist with filing documents.

This position has flexibility to telework for two (2) days per week.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Office Technician (Typing) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 455 Golden Gate Ave. 2nd Floor,  San Francisco, CA 94102.

O ur offices and court are conveniently located in a modern high rise building close to BART and MUNI, within walking distance of Union Square and Hayes Valley shops and restaurants as well as the Twitter Building, which contains several healthy take-out restaurant choices. Telework available two (2) days per week. The OT(T) works in a smoke-free DWC Office under LED lighting, controlled temperature, quiet to moderate noise levels; equipped with cubicles computer, and other office equipment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed of not less than 40 words per minute for ordinary manuscript or printed typewritten materials. A valid typing certificate confirming the ability to meet the minimum typing speed must be obtained prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:

• Modern office methods, supplies , and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training.

Skills:

• Excellent skills to evaluate complex documents, extracting detailed information and processing documents.
• Excellent writing skills to edit written material.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure quality customer service and to communicate with other staff and those contacted in the work place.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work assignments or projects.
• Excellent general office skills working in a team environment.

Ability to:

• Perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly.
• Use good English.
• Make arithmetical computations.
• Operate various office machines.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.
• Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records.
• Meet and deal tactfully with the public.
• Apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures.
• Prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling.
• Communicate effectively.
• Provide functional guidance.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Paid Sick and Vacation.
• 11 Paid State Holidays.
• Alternate/Modified Work Schedule.
• 401(k), 457 and Roth IRA Plans.
• Retirement. (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Pre-Tax Parking Program.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at Show phone number.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.