Legal Clerk I​/II​/III

Legal Clerk I/II/III

Salary $42,640.00 - $51,168.00 Annually

Location 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA

Job Type Full-time

Job Number 257

Department Court Operations

Opening Date 07/10/2026

Closing Date 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Legal Clerk I: $20.50 - $24.60
Legal Clerk II: $22.14 - $26.59
Legal Clerk III: $23.92 - $28.69

Applications will be reviewed for the minimum qualifications of the position. Applicants, based on their application, who meet the minimum qualifications, will be invited to participate in the examination. Applicants who receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligible list based on their score. As openings occur within the Court, applicants will be invited to a selection interview based on their place on the eligible list.

Under general supervision, incumbents at the Legal Clerk I level learn legal and clerical office procedures. As experience is gained, greater independence is required within established guidelines. Incumbents normally advance to the next higher level in the series after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meet the qualifications for Legal Clerk II and/or III.

• Legal Clerk I – Entry-level classification. Performs routine clerical tasks to assist judicial officers, court personnel, attorneys and the general public to facilitate courtroom operations in an assigned division. Includes preparing, gathering, sorting and distributing files, duplicating documents, data entry, providing customer service and preparing and processing legal documents.
• Legal Clerk II – Mid-level classification. Performs more proficient clerical tasks to assist judicial officers, court personnel, attorneys and the general public. Includes preparing, gathering, sorting and distributing files, duplicating documents, data entry, providing customer service, preparing and processing legal documents, and preparing correspondence. Requires increased independence and longer duration of Legal Clerk I duties.
• Legal Clerk III – Journey-level classification. Performs difficult and complex clerical tasks and provides record imaging services, oversees quality control of imaging, and maintains the calendar information. Includes preparing, gathering, sorting and distributing files, duplicating documents, data entry, providing customer service and preparing, processing, and reviewing legal documents.

Performs a variety of clerical tasks to support courtroom operations; types and prepares correspondence; prepares, gathers, sorts and distributes files; maintains filing system; duplicates documents and reports; utilizes basic office equipment; takes notes and prepares minute orders for court hearings; transcribes information.

Provides customer services to visitors, the general public, attorneys and other groups; receives and responds to questions; researches information to provide accurate information.

Receives and responds to incoming calls; provides information and assistance to callers; researches inquiries; forwards calls to appropriate location; takes messages as needed.

Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail; prepares 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 recording equipment; 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 computer, copier, fax machine, postage machine, scanners, printers and related equipment; uses word processing, spreadsheet, database or other software.

May perform routine bookkeeping tasks; may receive payments and issue receipts; may assist in balancing drawers and completing required reports.

May assist in providing interpreting services as needed.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other…