Court Clerk I​/II​/III

Job Title

Superior Court Of California, County of Plumas

$23.78 - $35.19 Hourly

520 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971

Full-Time

Receives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements; returns unacceptable documents; affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify and file documents. Receives, reviews, processes, certifies and prepares required legal documents and records for court sessions. Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties;

maintains court records and files. Advises attorneys, agencies and the public on the status of cases in a professional and courteous manner; provides procedural information; answers inquiries and explains filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information. Prepares documents in conformance with court orders, issues legal documents, such as warrants, writs, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents on behalf of the court in accordance with policies and procedures;

recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures. Attends court sessions and takes minutes of action and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record. Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors and records jury service and compensation due to jurors.

Accepts fines and fees; maintains and updates financial records. Prepares court calendars and/or schedules cases for hearings, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review. Performs a variety of office and court support work; prepares letters, correspondence, forms and other documents; maintains copies of documents; operates computers, maintains and updates files and databases;

generates computer reports; performs word processing; operates office equipment; maintains and retrieves archived records. Perform clerical functions for mediation, self-help, and jury services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary is negotiable within the salary range based on education and experience. Vacation: 10 days, first and second years; 15 days third through seventh year; 21 days eighth year on Floating Holidays: 2 days (16 hours) per court fiscal year Year End Holiday: 1 day to be used last 2 weeks of the calendar year Sick Leave: 1 ¼ days per month Holidays: 13 fixed holidays per calendar year Health Insurance:
Medical, Dental and Vision provided with Court subsidy in fixed amount based on coverage elected Retirement:
Membership in CalPERS retirement plan Deferred Compensation Plan and Supplemental Insurance: available at employee cost and election