Court Clerk: Public Records & Case Processing Pro

City of Santa Fe Springs; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

The City of Santa Fe Springs is hiring for Court Clerk I–III to support court operations. The position involves filing, fee handling, case processing, and providing information to the public under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing legal forms, learning terminology, and assisting in courtroom activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and typing skills, with proficiency in standard office software.

Qualifications

• Education: a high school diploma or GED.
• Typing 40 net words per minute.
• Proficiency with basic office software and ability to learn court-specific terminology.

Responsibilities

• Process applicable legal forms and documents.
• Collect, distribute, and balance fees and deposits of funds.
• Learn and apply legal terminology and procedures.
• Provide courtroom support and assist the public with questions.
• Maintain filing and information retrieval systems.

Skills

Filing systems

Legal terminology

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Interpersonal skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Court software

Job description

The City of Santa Fe Springs is hiring for Court Clerk I–III to support court operations. The position involves filing, fee handling, case processing, and providing information to the public under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing legal forms, learning terminology, and assisting in courtroom activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and typing skills, with proficiency in standard office software.