Court Clerk

Court Clerk I

Final date to receive applications:
May 22, 2026 - 11:59 PM

The entry‑level, trainee classification of the Court Clerk series. Incumbents participate in a comprehensive training program to gain the knowledge and abilities necessary to serve as a Deputy Court Clerk. Incumbents are trained to work with applicable legal forms and documents and learn the necessary and appropriate legal terminology and procedures of the division to which they are assigned. In addition, incumbents are expected to successfully complete a non‑case specific court orientation and training program which may include, but is not limited to: ethics for court employees, verbal and written communication skills, customer service, change management, teamwork dynamics and community access and diversity.

Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the training program prior to receiving permanent employee status.

• Receives and examines legal documents for completeness and conformity to requirements; processes acceptable documents according to established procedures; returns unacceptable documents; maintains court files and archives; retrieves and delivers files and documents to appropriate parties;
• Determines, accepts and records fees, fines, forfeitures, and bails; makes appropriate notations in electronic accounting system; balances cash drawers;
• Provides information regarding court policies and procedures; answers inquiries pertaining to court records and provides assistance to the public in accessing court services and programs;
• Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in the court's automated case management system;
• Assigns matters to proper division of the court; calendars court proceedings, prepares, distributes and posts court calendars;
• Prepares notices and types forms, documents, reports and correspondence; processes mail for proper disposition; copies legal documents; and
• As directed, prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, orders, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents on behalf of the court; recalls warrants, exonerates bail; prepares judgments and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures.

• Modern office equipment including typewriters, fax machines and photocopiers;
• Desktop computers and software applications including word processing and databases;
• Proper maintenance of records, preparing correspondence and reports; filing, indexing, and cross‑referencing methods;
• Tabulating and posting data and basic mathematical computations;
• Principles of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Methods and practices of legal offices, basic legal terminology and documents; and
• Basic public contact and customer service techniques.

• Type accurately and enter data into a computer system from clear copy and rough notes at a speed sufficient to perform assigned duties; operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers;
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity with legal requirements; learn relevant legal terminology; be accurate and pay close attention to detail; maintain complex records; follow standardized procedures; and
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; understand and follow through with written and verbal instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, fellow employees and the general public.

Two years of clerical experience involving public contact. Successful completion of a program of Paralegal Studies or an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university in legal, legal clerical, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the experience.

Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation that meets job requirements.

Personal mobility to work in various office settings, locations and in confined work spaces; manual…