Senior Courtroom Clerk

Description

Essential Functions

(Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law.)

1. Lead the work of the Courtroom Clerk classification; train, coach, and instruct in work procedures and courtroom operations; observe and review work practices; review quality of completed paperwork, and will assist in writing Performance Evaluation Forms;
2. Prepare all necessary legal papers, case files, documents and records for court sessions;
3. Attend court sessions and take minutes of actions and proceedings; operate electronic recording device, request clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record;
4. Prepare and review for format and content a variety of court documents;
5. Prepare court calendars and/or cases for hearing, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distribute calendars and related case files for review;
6. Maintain court records and files;
7. Prepare minute orders, bench warrants, bail forfeitures, and other legal documents as may be required by specific proceedings, or as directed by the bench officer;
8. Advise attorneys, public agencies, and the public on the status of cases and provide procedural information, by telephone or in writing;
9. Impanel and poll jurors, record challenges, administer oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors, record jury service, and calculate jury billing on Civil/Family Law cases and present bill to attorneys.
10. Receive, record, secure and store evidence and exhibits;
11. Perform various clerical tasks such as typing legal documents, operating office equipment and supplying courtrooms with needed forms;
12. Maintain, mark and secure written instructions to the jury;
13. Provide case status information to jurors and other pertinent parties and, by request, to public, county departments and other agencies in person, by telephone or in writing;
14. As a backup to Courtroom Clerks, act as clerk of court to administer oaths to witnesses and/or jurors;
15. Serve as a representative of the Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
1. Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information