Court Processing Specialist III - Bilingual; Spanish

We are seeking to fill one (1) vacancy for a Court Processing Specialist III (Bilingual - Spanish) in our Legal Self Help Center.

The Court Processing Specialist III (Bilingual) will work in the Legal Self Help Center (LSHC). LSHC provides free assistance to those who do not have attorneys. Services include: intake, information and referral to legal services partners, individual assistance with legal document preparation; bilingual assistance and legal reference materials for non-English speakers; assistance in conducting self-guided legal research; and coordination of volunteers and interns who provide direct customer services.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex and technical legal work of a highly responsible nature; performs related work as required.

Court Processing Specialist III is the advanced journey/lead-worker level in the Court Processing Specialist series. At this level, incumbents work independently performing the full range of work requiring specialized knowledge of the court system. These positions require significant contact with the public, attorneys, court personnel and the judiciary. Incumbents may train or provide lead direction to lower level Court Processing Specialists.

The Court Processing Specialist III is distinguished from the Court Processing Specialist I/II in that the latter are the entry/journey level classifications. The Court Processing Specialist III is further distinguished from the Court Services Supervisor, in that the latter is the first full supervisory level in this class series. This class reports to the Court Services Supervisor or Court Operations/Division Manager.

• Assists the public by providing information regarding court procedures; answers inquiries and explains legal filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.
• Reads, interprets and processes a wide variety of complex legal documents such as court orders, arrest and incident reports, citations, probation reports, judgments, criminal records, petitions, calendars, proofs of service, motions, garnishments, temporary restraining orders, orders to show cause, arrest warrants and other legal papers.
• Verifies, edits, enters and retrieves legal data and prepares reports using court computer system; accesses confidential statewide data files; images documents and destroys records as directed.
• Performs the most difficult and complex duties assigned to the work unit including receiving, examining and filing a variety of court documents for traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile, family law, adoptions, probate and civil and criminal appeals.
• Under the direction of the Court Services Supervisor or Court Operations/Division Manager, trains Court Processing Specialists; reviews work for accuracy and completeness; assures deadlines are met.
• Assesses appropriate amounts due, prepares billings, processes payments and receipts; arranges for refunds of deposits and bonds; reviews and approves payment statements submitted by interpreters and court reporters; enters information into court accounting program.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and specialized legal documents from drafts, notes or brief instructions; maintains exhibits and exhibit workroom.
• Selects, prints and mails juror summons; instructs jurors in jury procedures; receives and reviews juror correspondence; evaluates requests for excusals and postponement of service; enters information into jury system; conducts juror orientation.
• Serves as a courtroom clerk in traffic, small claims and appeals courtrooms; takes minutes during court proceedings; files motions, issues and recalls bench warrants and accepts fines and fees; prepares documents and follows-up on actions as required.
• May act as a court interpreter and/or court reporter coordinator, including maintaining records and scheduling of assignments.
• Schedules and assigns arbitrators, settlement conference panelists and discovery facilitators to civil and family law cases.
• Provides relief to a variety of assignment areas when employees are absent or additional assistance…