Court Legal Process Clerk I/II — Records & Docketing

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking qualified applicants for Full time and Extra-Help Legal Process Clerk positions. Duties include preparing and processing court-related documents, handling evidence, and coordinating with attorneys and officials.

Positions require clerical experience with legal terminology and court procedures, plus the ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure. Extra-Help hours may be limited to 25 weekly and pay $21.41–$23.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, including one (1) year in a related agency with legal terminology and court procedures.
• College coursework in legal para-professional training may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and maintain legal forms and documents.
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Confidentiality

Stress management

Reading comprehension

Education

College coursework in legal para-professional training

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Merced County is seeking qualified applicants for Full time and Extra-Help Legal Process Clerk positions. Duties include preparing and processing court-related documents, handling evidence, and coordinating with attorneys and officials.

Positions require clerical experience with legal terminology and court procedures, plus the ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure. Extra-Help hours may be limited to 25 weekly and pay $21.41–$23.61 per hour.