Under limited supervision, performs clerical work of moderate difficulty in filing and processing of legal documents; performs related work as assigned.

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

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  Handles intake and filing of legal documents for all case types.
• Accepts and reviews legal documents to determine correct venue and jurisdiction.
• Assists in the training of other clerks.
• Prepares and processes formal orders and documents.
• Prepares various court documents such as court orders, sentencing, calendars, and abstracts.
• Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits.
• Certifies and issues all case types documents.
• Administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, interpreters, and bailiffs.
• Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials and verdicts.
• Assists with court proceedings. Coordinates jurors.
• Performs office and clerical duties as assigned, including accounting for and distributing court ordered sanctions.
• Provides attorneys, clients and court personnel deficiency information.
• Answers telephone calls, takes messages, disseminates caller information and sets up conference calls.
• Researches information on the computer.
• Maintains court records and lists of jurors.
• Communicates with attorneys, other courts and Judges, law enforcement agencies and the public.

• Knowledge of statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and Federal rules and requirements
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and business English.
• Knowledge of taking and transcribing dictation.

• Skill in the use of modern office equipment.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND two years responsible clerical work; AND; demonstrated ability to type fifty (50) WPM; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.