Legal Clerk I/II/III

at  Stanislaus County Superior Court

DESCRIPTION

Legal Clerk I: $20.05 - $24.06
Legal Clerk II: $21.65 - $26.00
Legal Clerk III: $23.39 - $28.06

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work, typically:

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.
Performs a variety of clerical tasks to support the operations of the courtroom; types and prepares correspondence; prepares, gathers, sorts and distributes files; maintains filing system; duplicates documents and reports; utilizes basic office equipment; takes notes, prepares and completes minute orders for court hearings; transcribes information.
Provides customer services to visitors, the general public, attorneys and other groups and individuals; receives and responds to questions; research information to provide accurate information.
Receives and responds to incoming calls; provides information and assistance to callers; research inquiries to provide accurate response; forwards calls to appropriate location; takes messages as needed.
Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail; prepares various documents and mailing for delivery.
Prepares, processes, reviews and edits legal documents; ensures proper completion of legal documents and related forms.
Assists in delivering and setting up hearing devices and various types of recording equipment in the courtroom; ensures equipment is in proper working order; assists users with equipment operation.
Assists in updating and maintaining calendar dates; receives and enters calendar information; reviews calendar changes for accuracy.
Operates basic office equipment including a computer, copier, fax machine, postage machine, scanners, printers and related equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
May perform routine bookkeeping tasks for the division; may receive payments for fines and services; may issue receipts for payments; may assist in balancing drawers and completing required reports and records.
May assist in providing interpreting services as needed.