Court Clerks

Course Advisor; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Utah seeks a Court Clerk to perform clerical duties in a court of law, prepare case dockets, and communicate with judges, witnesses, and attorneys. Ideal candidates will possess strong active listening, speaking, and time management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This role is essential for maintaining court operations and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Clerical duties in court; ensure accuracy of docket and records.
• Ability to contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in court of law.
• Prepare docket of cases to be called.
• Secure information for judges.
• Contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants.
• Explain procedures or forms to parties and the public.
• Review legal documents for adherence to procedures.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Time Management

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

IBM Notes

LexisNexis

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite

Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Job description

Position Description Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.

What Do Court Clerks Do On a Daily Basis?

• Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
• Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
• Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
• Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
• Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
• Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.

Job Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Warrant Clerk
• Deputy Clerk
• Court Crier

Technologies Commonly Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• IBM Notes
• LexisNexis
• Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
• Thomson Reuters Westlaw