Court Processing Clerk I - Entry Level Records & Filings

Undisclosed; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed seeks a Court Processing Clerk I in Merced, CA. This trainee role trains in processing duties, document handling, and court operations within an electronic and paperless environment. You will learn to file, verify, and issue court documents under supervision, progressing as proficiency grows.

The position requires basic clerical experience or education in the legal field, and a willingness to learn court procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office practices and record keeping.
• Basic data processing principles and word processing in legal settings.
• Strong command of English spelling, punctuation and handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Courtroom Clerks and defendants with paperwork as needed.
• Receive, examine and file legal documents; prepare records and statistics.
• Maintain documents, exhibits and the evidence room; retrieve files for court use.
• Explain court procedures and fees; provide information at counters or by phone.
• Enter and update information in court systems; file warrants, orders and subpoenas.

Skills

Office procedures

Data processing

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Undisclosed seeks a Court Processing Clerk I in Merced, CA. This trainee role trains in processing duties, document handling, and court operations within an electronic and paperless environment. You will learn to file, verify, and issue court documents under supervision, progressing as proficiency grows.

The position requires basic clerical experience or education in the legal field, and a willingness to learn court procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.