Courtroom Clerk I: Entry-Level Courtroom Support

Superior Court of California; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California is seeking a Courtroom Clerk I to perform a range of clerical and administrative duties for hearings and courtroom proceedings. This entry-level position supports court events, records minutes, and routes sentencing documentation under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates typically have 1 year of related experience or 3 years of clerical work. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience level: 1 year as Court Services Clerk or 3 years of clerical work.
• Business training can substitute up to 6 months of experience.
• Desirable: 2 years of legal clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets and maintains schedule of Court events.
• Attends Court sessions and records minutes of Court proceedings.
• Prepares, certifies and routes documents for sentencing disposition.
• Notifies Probation Department of verdicts and sentencing dates.
• Dockets criminal cases and completes case action cards.
• Types and files legal documents and court records.
• Schedules calendar matters for attorneys and prepares billing records.
• Receives, labels and stores exhibits; sets hearings and accepts filings.
• Administers oaths and may assist in training new staff.
• Verifies daily calendars and understands legal codes and terminology.

Skills

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Superior Court of California is seeking a Courtroom Clerk I to perform a range of clerical and administrative duties for hearings and courtroom proceedings. This entry-level position supports court events, records minutes, and routes sentencing documentation under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates typically have 1 year of related experience or 3 years of clerical work. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.