Entry-Level Court Processing Clerk – Paperless Operations

Merced Superior Court; Merced (CA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merced Superior Court is seeking a Court Processing Clerk I in Merced, CA. This trainee position provides support across court operations, learning policies and procedures while handling clerical tasks in a modern, paperless environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about two years of clerical experience. Training will prepare you to handle documents, schedules, and basic court processes with accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• Educational level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical work and typing experience
• Education in legal field may substitute for up to one (1) year of clerical experience
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, basic data processing, and English language usage

Aufgaben

• Assist Courtroom Clerks with paperwork and assist defendants with paperwork and procedures when needed
• Receive and examine legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity; prepare records and statistics
• Prepare and maintain documents and exhibits; file legal documents and related case materials; retrieve and deliver files
• Provide information regarding court procedures; explain fees and fines; assist inquiries at the counter or by phone
• Verify, enter, retrieve, update information in record keeping system; notify outside agencies as needed
• Prepare and issue legal orders under judge direction; handle warrants, subpoenas, and other official documents
• Prepare documents related to court operations including calendars, notices, docket entries; coordinate document flow
• Purge cases in accordance with court policies and procedures
• Collect and record fines and fees; balance cash drawers; perform basic financial entries
• Provide record imaging services and quality control for electronic records
• Support jury activities: drawing pools, qualifying jurors, impaneling juries, recording compensation
• Maintain confidential information per legal standards

Jobbeschreibung

Merced Superior Court is seeking a Court Processing Clerk I in Merced, CA. This trainee position provides support across court operations, learning policies and procedures while handling clerical tasks in a modern, paperless environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about two years of clerical experience. Training will prepare you to handle documents, schedules, and basic court processes with accuracy and confidentiality.