Superior Courtroom Clerk

Superior Court Docket Clerk I

Under limited supervision, performs clerical work of moderate difficulty in the recording and processing of court proceedings; performs related duties as assigned.

Promotion to Superior Courtroom Clerk II: A Superior Court Docket Clerk I who demonstrates proficiency in their duties may be promoted to the position of Superior Court Docket Clerk II after one (1) year of service.

Essential Job Functions:

• Takes and transcribes dictation at court proceedings.
• Provide customer service through personal, telephonic and electronic communication.
• Attends all court hearings and determines, summarizes, and records the points and decision reached in the course of the proceedings.
• Prepares and submits Motor Vehicle Department abstracts and DPS disposition reports using computer applications.
• Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure Judge's ruling within legally set time limitations.
• Coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants.
• Updates Court and Judges' calendars based on Court orders.
• Maintains confidentiality of information as set forth by rule and statute.
• Summarizes and prepares court proceedings in minute entry form.
• Prepares formal orders and documents for judicial review and entry.
• Processes and establishes a chain-of-custody for admitted exhibits.
• Receives and files legal documents in paper and electronic format.
• Transfers paper documents to digital format.
• Facilitates public access to judicial records.
• Performs document certification on behalf of the Clerk of the Court.
• Issues warrants and writs as ordered by the Superior Court.
• Administers oaths and acts as a judicial notary for the Superior Court.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Recognizes and is familiar with the duties performed in the various departments within Clerk of Court.
• Performs other related duties as required consistent with assignment. All assignments are at the discretion of the Clerk of the Superior Court.
• Communicates with attorneys, other courts and Judges, law enforcement agencies and the public.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Knowledge of modern office and clerical practices and procedures Knowledge of business English.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Skill in time management.
• Skill in communicating effective management.
• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including in a face-to-face setting by telephone and/or any form of written communication, with public and employees.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in organization and adherence to detail
• Skill in using data processing systems and other modern office equipment and machines. Skill in the use of modern office equipment. Skill in dictation and transcription of live events.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to adhere to courtroom etiquette
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of court matters.
• Ability to perform complex paperwork processing and calendaring tasks with speed and accuracy in a courtroom environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain workflow
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt and apply changes made within a given time frame.
• Ability to accommodate changes with little to no notice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of employees including judges, judicial staff, court leadership and administration, attorneys and the general public.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, parties, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and…