Courtroom Clerk

Courtroom Clerk

Under direction, responsible for preparing and processing legal documents and official records of Court proceedings in civil, criminal, family law, probate, juvenile, and small claims cases; exercises initiative and independent judgment in recording courtroom activities; provides technical and often confidential office support to the judge to which assigned, and performs related work as required.

Typical tasks include attending court sessions, taking notes regarding proceedings; preparing minute orders and other court documents; preparing and issuing bench warrants; maintaining records and control of evidence; maintaining records of hearing dates and continuances; consulting with attorneys and the court regarding changes in court calendar dates; calendars cases from one session to another; impaneling juries, maintaining records of challenges, administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses and jurors; recording jury service; assessing fees due, maintaining accounts receivable records and collecting jury fees and court reporter fees; reviewing written orders from attorneys for proper format and content prior to their presentation for judge's signature; entering specified information and summaries of proceedings into various automated systems, utilizing a variety of criminal, civil and related database and word processing formats; providing technical support to the assigned judge; acting as liaison with attorneys and representatives of Marin County departments and agencies; maintaining calendars, preparing correspondence and performing a variety of office administrative support work; working closely and coordinating activities with court processing specialists and other support personnel to ensure effective court operations; maintaining court case records and supportive documentation for judges; receiving, marking, maintaining records and assuming custody of evidence and exhibits; notifying parties of court matters; preparing written notice to attorneys and others regarding hearing dates, filing dates, court rulings, and decisions; providing for court interpreters as required; maintaining records of medical examiners and expert witnesses; arranging for payment of fees; preparing and sending abstracts to the Department of Motor Vehicles; preparing State Prison abstracts; assisting in the training of court staff that provide courtroom support work.

Desirable qualifications include education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the equivalent of: Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of responsible legal, court or judicial office support experience, which provided familiarity with a wide variety of legal documents.

Working conditions/physical requirements include standing, walking or sitting at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen; intermittently twisting to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk; performing simple grasping and fine manipulation; strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds; using telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis. Must pass background investigation to access the Criminal Justice Systems. This is a full-time, non-exempt represented position. The position also includes a one-year probationary period. The Superior Court of California, County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.