Court Clerk I​/II

The Superior Court of Calaveras County is the judicial branch serving Calaveras County, California. Established in 1850, it handles a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. The court has evolved over time, expanding its facilities and judicial resources to meet the needs of the community. It operates under the jurisdiction of the California Court of Appeal for the Third District and is led by a Presiding Judge and a Court Executive Officer.

The court plays a vital role in administering justice, protecting rights, resolving disputes, and maintaining legal order within the county.

Located in rural San Andreas, CA, the Superior Court of Calaveras County is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and majestic oak trees. The courthouse features state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed to support efficient court operations and provide a welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Additionally, free parking is available for the convenience of all employees.

The Court Clerk I/II classification series encompasses a progressively responsible range of clerical and administrative duties performed in support of courtroom operations, judicial proceedings, legal processing, and public service functions within the Superior Court. Under varying levels of supervision, incumbents in this series perform critical functions such as processing legal filings, maintaining case records, providing courtroom support to judicial officers, preparing calendars, and interacting with justice partners and the public regarding procedural information and case updates.

• Court Clerk I: the entry‑level position in the series. Incumbents receive training in basic court clerical procedures and rotate through assignments to gain foundational knowledge of court operations.
• Court Clerk II
  : the journey‑level position. Incumbents apply well‑developed clerical and legal processing knowledge, independently perform a wide range of responsibilities, and provide courtroom and calendar support.

This series is designed to support operational efficiency, enhance public service delivery, and uphold the integrity of court processes in compliance with judicial standards, applicable codes, and the local rules of court.

This series includes the entry and journey levels of the Court Clerk classification. The Court Clerk series describes a broad range of support functions that may emphasize courtroom and judicial support, legal processing, jury services, and general clerical services.

• Court Clerk I performs routine clerical and case processing work under close supervision, with duties that are well defined and structured for training and development.
• Court Clerk II performs the full range of clerical, case processing, and courtroom support work under general supervision, requiring greater judgment, knowledge of legal terminology, and independence.

Assignments may include traffic, jury, appeals, civil, family law, probate, small claims, juvenile, criminal, and specialized programs such as CARE Court. Program‑related services (e.g., screening, intake, scheduling, referrals) may be assigned on a supplemental basis but do not represent the primary focus of this series. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Court Clerk (Court Clerk III), the Legal Process Clerk (legal processing only), the Courtroom Clerk (exclusive courtroom duties), and the Office Assistant (general clerical work not requiring court‑specific knowledge).

The Court reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed, based on the needs of the Court. The essential duties listed below are representative and may not include all possible tasks. This position requires an adaptive mindset, decision‑making abilities, and work collaboratively with court team members.

• Learn and apply established court policies, procedures, and case management practices.
• Receive, review, and process legal documents for completeness and compliance; return or correct errors.
• File and maintain documents, exhibits, and case records.
• Provide basic customer service to the…