***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED - FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS TO OCCUR ON 02/03/2025***

The Superior Court of California, County of Colusa is seeking qualified and customer service drive candidates for the position of Legal Processing Clerk. This position receives and processes a variety of legal information, material or documents for filing with the court. Performs specialized clerical work in support of court operations.

Receives, reviews and prepares legal documents for compliance with filing requirements;
Certification of documents;
Assists in calendaring regular hearings;
Prepares correspondence related to legal filings and processes;
Provides information to attorneys, their staff and the general public relative to the filing and processing of documents;
Receives fees, fines and deposits;
Issues summonses and subpoenas;
Works on a variety of office assignments involving legal processes, legal decisions, court related work, legal research, preparation of legal documents, basic interpretation and explanation of legal requirements or applicable law;
Assists in the courtroom as required; and
Preforms related tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements: Two (2) years of typing and clerical work, including some legal clerical experience involving familiarity with legal terminology. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Knowledge: Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, legal documents and filing systems, basic court proceedings, basic legal terminology, modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, principals and procedures of record keeping, English language usage, grammar, and punctuation.

Abilities: Perform basic legal clerical work involving speed and accuracy, use legal terms and learn the methods and processes particular to clerical work in the court, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, input data on a computer terminal with speed and accuracy, work effectively and cooperatively with others, and provide quality public service.

Application Process: The Colusa County Superior Court application and Employment Opportunity Announcement may be obtained from the Court's website at: www.colusa.courts.ca.gov. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of application materials. Candidates are required to submit a completed application which clearly demonstrates their qualifications for this position. Resumes may not be substituted for any part of the official application.

The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an express or implied contract. Colusa County Superior Court does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment. Colusa County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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