Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Legal, Legal Documents, Microsoft Office, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Courtroom Clerk I/II.
Courtroom Clerks provide direct administrative assistance to their supervisors, the Judges, and Commissioners; interact with attorneys, the public, and other County agencies; process a variety of legal documents, provide data entry support, maintain accurate and timely records of court proceedings, and provide support services to the Clerk's Office.
Courtroom Clerk I($34.83 - $43.41/hour) is the entry level position and under close supervision, the Courtroom Clerk will learn courtroom procedures, practices. and rules of court for the various divisions of the Court. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is flexibly staffed with Courtroom Clerk II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level classification.
Courtroom Clerk II ($39.06 - $48.64) is the journey level class in this series, fully competent to independently perform a variety of difficult, complex, and detailed courtroom administrative support duties. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform the day-to-day work with minimal supervision and to exercise sound judgment in performing courtroom, office, and administrative support duties.
The Courtroom Clerk is a flexibly staffed classification series. After working 2080 hours as a Courtroom Clerk I and meeting the knowledge and experience, incumbents may advance to Courtroom Clerk II.
Candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while working with a diverse group, including the judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
- Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and adapt in a challenging work environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
- Excellent public speaking, listening, and written communication skills.
The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of experience in the legal field and a working knowledge of court documents, procedures, and legal terminology. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to operate remote appearance technology and equipment (e.g., Zoom).
Courtroom Clerks are expected to work in any court department and must be able to travel to any court location in the county (Redwood City, San Mateo, South San Francisco). This is an in-person, Monday through Friday position.