Court Clerks

Position Description Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.

• Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
• Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
• Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
• Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
• Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
• Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.

• Active Listening
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  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking
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  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension
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  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing
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  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management
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  Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring
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  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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