Court Filings & Records Specialist

Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, seeks a Legal Process Clerk I/II to perform specialized clerical work in processing diverse legal documents and maintaining court calendars. The role requires knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, and strong communication with the public both in person and by phone.

At both levels, candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant clerical experience; the II level may involve leading or directing others.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Proficiency in standard office procedures and English grammar.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, review, prepare, process and maintain a variety of legal documents in multiple case categories.
• Verify, enter, track and retrieve information from automated and manual record-keeping systems.
• Initiate, update and maintain court calendars and case files.
• Prepare and process appeals in accordance with applicable statutes and procedures.
• Collect and process filing fees, fines, bail and other payments at the public counter and/or through the mail and balance daily cash receipts.
• Explain applicable regulations, policies and procedures; provide non-legal information to attorneys and litigants.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication skills

Customer service

Reading and comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, seeks a Legal Process Clerk I/II to perform specialized clerical work in processing diverse legal documents and maintaining court calendars. The role requires knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, and strong communication with the public both in person and by phone.

At both levels, candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant clerical experience; the II level may involve leading or directing others.