Courtroom Clerk - Flexible Hours & Precise Records

Superior-Court-of-California,-County-of-Sonom; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma invites applications for a Court Clerk who provides courtroom support and records minutes of actions and proceedings. The role requires handling court documents, scheduling, and assisting attorneys and the public with procedures and case status.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or CA clerk experience, plus two years in legal support. A CA driver's license may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of responsible legal support experience.
• Or one year of Clerk’s Office or Courtroom Clerk experience within the California State Court System.
• A valid Class C California driver's license may be required to be eligible for consideration for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Attends court sessions; records and prepares minutes of actions and proceedings.
• Participates in court proceedings; reads charges and records pleas; administers oaths or affirmations to witnesses and jurors.
• Advises attorneys and the court of condition of the court calendar and notifies them of hearing dates.
• Notifies interpreters, counsel, investigators, psychiatrists, and other professionals when appointed by the court.
• Prepares orders, legal notices, judgments, court decisions, and other legal documents; examines documents for proper format.
• Assists attorneys, court staff, and the public in person, by phone, or through correspondence; explains court procedures and filing processes.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Record keeping

Public interaction

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

2 years legal support experience

Clerk experience in CA Courts

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma invites applications for a Court Clerk who provides courtroom support and records minutes of actions and proceedings. The role requires handling court documents, scheduling, and assisting attorneys and the public with procedures and case status.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or CA clerk experience, plus two years in legal support. A CA driver's license may be required for certain assignments.