Job Description
Job Code: 33130 Salary Grade: 12 Salary: $20.45/hr - $32.93/hr FLSA: Nonexempt
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Maintains calendar of court activities; schedules court proceedings; creates calendars for pre-trial, non-jury, motions, trial, and peremptory cases; schedules foreign language interpreters and coordinates court appearances; updates, reviews and notifies participants within established timeframes and regulations; notes attorneys, case numbers, and ordering information on calendar; makes calendar adjustments as needed; and prints/distributes calendars as required.
Notifies defendants, plaintiffs, attorneys, or other involved parties of upcoming court dates; verifies addresses of involved parties; and prepares and mails official notifications.
Dockets and files orders; dockets/files bond orders, interpreter requests, requests for judicial assistance, waivers of counsel, bench warrants, reset notices, and other court orders; sends electronic or hardcopy notices to all pertinent parties; and tracks all notices, ensuring they have been issued as ordered by a judge.
Attends hearings and performs courtroom duties; prepares calendar notations for use in updates; prepares and completes reset notices as needed; obtains signatures; distributes copies; performs duties of bailiff; assists with management of jurors; and coordinates transfer of prisoners from detention facility to courtroom as assigned.
Provides customer service; receives and responds to questions from attorneys, defendants, government/law enforcement agents, court personnel, and the general public; provides information regarding court procedures, case status, court dates, and certified copies of legal documents; and may assist at the front counter with customer requests.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; two years of administrative/clerical experience (experience in a court or legal setting is preferred); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
