Deputy/Assistant Court Clerk (General)

DEPUTY CLERK: District of Columbia, 500 Indiana Ave., NW. Duties: The Deputy Clerk works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing secure administrative and clerical support as assigned, and providing effective customer-service to the public, judicial officers, attorneys or staff. Duties include some or all of the following: assist general public, attorneys, judicial officers or staff; review and process documents or orders; complete forms; provide or receive information; enter or retrieve data using automated databases or manual logs; schedule calendars, appointments, juries or services; collect or compile statistical data; administer oaths or affirmations; type correspondence, reports or other documents; file jackets or case documents. Qualifications: High-school diploma or GED, plus two years of clerical or administrative experience. Experience working on a personal computer in a Windows environment preferred. Further education or relevant training may substitute for experience. Salary: $35,392 - $46,011(2008)

CLERK OF COURT IV: Summary: The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Clerk of Court IV for the combined court in beautiful Eagle, CO. Duties: Assumes all responsibilities designated to the Clerk of Court in the Colorado Revises Statutes. Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an ongoing and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Recommends subordinate's completion, extension, or termination of employment after the probationary/trial period. Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned personnel. Oversees and participates in accounting registry funds. Responds to customer complaints and the most difficult inquiries. Assists in preparing the annual budget, including writing budget requests and justification. Oversees and maintains the court docket. Prepares all reports as required by the District Administrator, Chief Judge or State Court Administrator. Maintains case files. Assists in case flow management. Some positions may serve as jury commissioner, probate registrar and/or appeals clerk. Some positions may serve as the only clerk for the court, providing for all functions of the clerk's office, including opening and closing the court for business. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Clerk of Court IV - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business, public, or judicial administration; social science; or related field and three years of experience in management, administration, or judicial fields. OR Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and four years of office, legal, or court clerical experience which must have included eight years of supervisory experience over two or more employees. Salary: $4,107 - $5,508/month (2008)

CLERK OF COURT II: Colorado Judicial Branch, Telluride, CO. Summary: Duties: Provides technical, administrative, and supervisory work in the operation of a Clerk's Office of the Colorado Judicial Branch. Assumes all responsibilities designated to the Clerk of Court in the Colorado Revises Statutes.Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an ongoing and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Recommends subordinate's completion, extension, or termination of employment after the probationary/trial period. Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned personnel. Oversees and participates in accounting registry funds. Responds to customer complaints and the most difficult inquiries. Assists in preparing the annual budget, including writing budget requests and justification. Oversees and maintains the court docket. Prepares all reports as required by the District Administrator, Chief Judge or State Court Administrator. Maintains case files. Assists in case flow management. Some positions may serve as jury commissioner, probate registrar and/or appeals clerk. Some positions may serve as the only clerk for the court, providing for all functions of the clerk's office, including opening and closing the court for business. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and three years of office, legal, or court clerical experience. Salary: $3,370-$4,520/month (2008)

JUNIOR-LEVEL DEPUTY CLERK: 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Summary: Duties: The junior-level deputy clerk works in operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts, providing confidential administrative and clerical support as assigned, and providing effective customer service to the public, attorneys, judicial officers or staff. Duties may include some of the following: Receives and files documents. Locates documents in files and dispatches them to the appropriate office. Maintains inventory control over documents and files. Picks up and delivers computer printouts and other materials. Scans secure documents into personal computers, using standard computer programs. Assists the Courtroom Clerk with gathering necessary papers, cases and books, preparing forms and making entries. Assists the Courtroom Clerk with routing court files to the proper office. Performs other clerical duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED), plus six (6) months of clerical experience. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $28,379 (2008)

CLERK IV: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill several Clerk IV positions. This is an excellent opportunity for new and current court employees. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future. Persons on the eligibility list may also be appointed to positions in the class of Administrative Clerk IV. Duties: Persons appointed may be assigned as a lead worker, a technical specialist, or as a legal document processor performing a variety of the most complex legal processing, public contact, account clerk, data processing, and/or general clerical support duties for the Court; may perform some courtroom clerk duties. Qualifications: One (1) year of experience with Contra Costa County Superior Court at or above the level of Clerk III, Administrative Clerk III or Human Resources Clerk III. OR Three (3) years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a court or legal setting. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Salary: (2008)

DEPUTY CLERK: District of Columbia Courts, 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington DC. Duties: The Deputy Clerk works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing secure administrative and clerical support as assigned, and providing effective customer-service to the public, judicial officers, attorneys or staff. Duties include some or all of the following: assist general public, attorneys, judicial officers or staff; review and process documents or orders; complete forms; provide or receive information; enter or retrieve data using automated databases or manual logs; schedule calendars, appointments, juries or services; collect or compile statistical data; administer oaths or affirmations; type correspondence, reports or other documents; file jackets or case documents. Qualifications: High-school diploma or GED, plus two years of clerical or administrative experience. Experience working on a personal computer in a Windows environment preferred. Further education or relevant training may substitute for experience. Salary: $35,392 - $46,011 (2008)

CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK: United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Clerk’s Office, Des Moines, IA. Summary: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. This position is located in Des Moines, Iowa and is responsible for administration and supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Clerk’s Office, managing special projects and assignments as needed, and helping to develop court-wide policies. Duties: The incumbent assists the Clerk in the supervision and management of the office, including areas such as intake, courtroom deputies, jury, the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system, records management, statistical reporting, quality assurance, staffing, and procedural manuals. The Chief Deputy will also assist in planning, developing, implementing, and refining office policies, procedures, and programs to enhance the productivity of the total organization. These duties include the following: Reviews and analyzes organizational structure, reporting relationships, and functional assignments, striving to meet current and future organizational needs. Develops and communicates policies, procedures, and objectives of management to employees to enhance the productivity of the entire organization. Assists with implementation of automated systems. Special projects including, but not limited to, studies of operational areas, implementation of new local or national programs, and various types of writing assignments. Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, technical, professional or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain: (1) a thorough knowledge of management practices and administrative processes; (2) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships; (3) the ability to exercise mature judgment, and (4) the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of people. At least three of the six years of experience must have been in a position with substantial management responsibility. The successful candidate should be a leader, motivator, highly organized, and possess a high degree of integrity. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Educational substitutions may be made for some experience requirements. Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory experience and experience in a legal environment, especially the federal courts. Salary: $107,962-$140,355. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III: Administrative Office of the Courts, Supreme Court of Nevada, Carson City, NV. Summary: Under the direction of the Clerk of the Court, this position provides administrative support for the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office as needed. Duties: The incumbent is responsible to provide administrative support services to management and deputy clerks, using independent judgment and personal initiative to perform a variety of duties such as respond to routine letters and general correspondence: Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; duplicating and distributing materials; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; reviewing and processing forms and other documents; updating exhibit list, entering data in computer equipment, opening, sorting and distributing mail, scanning documents into SIRE, closing out stipulated dismissed cases, filing closed docket sheets and keeping docket sheets in good order; retrieving records, files and exhibits when requested by court staff and public; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $31,424.40-$45,768.96. (2008)

JUDICIARY CLERK 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: Under the direction of the Court executive or other supervisory personnel. Duties: Responsibilities will include: confidential file maintenance, update and data entry; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; give advice or assist a staff or team members with work in progress; analyze statistical or financial data; provide training or cross training to co-workers; implement operating procedures or systems; inform managers about unresolved staff or team conflicts; screen confidential material for release to the public or other authorized persons/agency; review and respond, by providing pertinent information, to letters received from various sources; coordinate, oversee and maintain divisional records and archives; assist and advise the judge on case issues in the courtroom; approve case adjournments; analyze case archives; assist and advise the judge on case issues in the courtroom; approve case adjournments; analyze case processing and make recommendations for improvement as needed; apply statutes, court rules, case law and policies to case processing and assist clients or members of the public; special projects; perform in-court support as court clerk; including but not limited to operating audio recording systems, maintaining a detailed log of in-court activities, maintaining calendar results, marking exhibits, and swearing in witnesses. Qualifications: Open to employees of the Monmouth Vicinage who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in the following career service titles: Judiciary Clerk 3, Judiciary Clerk 3/Court Clerk, Judiciary Clerk3/Bilingual, Judiciary Account Clerk 2, Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding sills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute. Salary: $35,048.27-$55,245.38. (2007)

CLERK I/II/III: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: Clerks perform a wide variety of clerical functions in support of judicial officers in courts throughout the county, including Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek. Assignments may be in any operational division at any location. Individuals appointed to these positions must be able to work independently, and must possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Good filing and computer skills are also required. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. Duties: Typical tasks include: assisting the public at the counter and on the phone; preparing and maintaining case files and a variety of legal documents; entering data into automated court case management systems; accepting and receipting for fines and/or fees collected at the counter and making appropriate entries on the automated case record; responding to correspondence from the public; pulling cases for court; and routine filing of a wide variety of legal documents. Qualifications: Clerk I: No experience required; however, some clerical or public contact experience is desirable. Clerk II: One (1) year of experience performing public contact and/or general clerical support duties. Clerk III: Two (2) years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a court or legal setting. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one (1) year of the required legal clerical experience. Salary: Clerk I: $27,723.00-$33,697.46; Clerk II: $31,908.18-$38,784.53; Clerk III: $37,017.15-$44,994.68. (2007)

DEPUTY COURT CLERK: Municipal Court, City of Fort Worth, TX. Summary: To supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of employees responsible for performing a variety of clerical, secretarial and accounting duties in support of the municipal court. Duties: To ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned are of responsibility. Qualifications: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Government or a related field PLUS four (4) years of municipal court clerk experience including one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Must have the ability to manage multiple complex processes and projects. Position involves heavy telephone and direct public contact. Salary: $44,096. (2007)

OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Clerk of the Superior Court, Mojave County, AZ. Summary: Under general supervision of Clerk of the Superior Court. Duties: Oversees, manages, supervises, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the administrative, business and clerically-oriented processes of a court division. Qualifications: An Associate’s degree in judicial, business, or public administration or related field AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible office management, staff management, staff training, human resource, or closely related field that includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $1,804.00-$1,894.40 Bi-weekly DOQ. (2007)

DEPUTY COURT CLERK: (This is a working level position) (General Description) Duties: Under general supervision, performs a variety of legal procedures relating to the preparation and processing of court cases. May rotate through a variety of assignments within a court based upon operational needs. Work performed: Files court documents and receipts fines, fees and bond payments. Balances and reconciles daily cash receipts. Responds to inquiries from legal and law enforcement community and general public. Researches automated and hard-copy files for case status information. Enters case information into an automated case management system. Generates court documents. Drafts correspondence in reply to requests for case inquiries, record inspections or record searches. Maintains jury lists; issues jury summons; prepares jury instructions and processes juror and witness payments. Maintains logs and records and prepares statistical reports. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in court case management, in a legal setting or other relevant experience. Knowledge of local court rules; legal terminology; jury management system; hazardous evidence handling; court records maintenance, retention and destruction; local community services; physical security and evacuation procedures; English grammar; basic math; computer hardware and software; general office equipment and procedure.

CHIEF DEPUTY, CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Duties: Position is an unclassified at-will position serving at the pleasure of the elected Clerk of the Superior Court. Under general direction is responsible for assisting in organizing, planning and directing the activities and operations of the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. The position is responsible for performing administrative and legal work of considerable difficulty in the functions of judicial records management, child support case processing, jury management, budget and fiscal management, technology, exercising supervision over department staff, and performing related work as required. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or closely related field and four years of relevant, progressively responsible court, law, business related experience that includes one year of management and/or supervisory experience. Salary: $1,988.80 - $3,086.40 Bi-weekly (DOQ) (2007)

COURTROOM CLERK: Kingman, Bullhead City or Lake Havasu City, AZ as assigned. Summary: The Clerk of Superior Court seeks to establish a hiring register for the position of Courtroom Clerk. Duties: The position provides a variety of pre-and in-court services related to the preparation, operation and follow-up of court activities. Qualifications: Position requires high school diploma or GED, excellent customer service, communication and organization skill, the ability to multitask, and two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal secretarial, secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skill and work related abilities have been achieved. Salary: $14.90 per hour. (2007)

COURTROOM CLERK: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill several Courtroom Clerk vacancies. Courtroom Clerks serve at the following court locations: Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek. Courtroom Clerks must be available to work at any court location as needed. Courtroom Clerk I and Courtroom Clerk II are “flexibly staffed” classifications. A person appointed at the Courtroom Clerk I level may promote to Courtroom Clerk II once they satisfy the qualifications for the higher level and have proven they can consistently meet performance expectations. Duties: Courtroom Clerks attend court sessions and record minutes of court proceedings; mark and maintain exhibits; enter data into the automated case tracking systems; prepare orders, verdicts and judgments; prepare and distribute court forms and notices; examine a variety of documents for correctness of form and format, sufficiency of information and conformance with legal procedures; file and process documents; answer phones and provide direct assistance to the public and court customers; consult with attorneys and calendar clerks; post hearings and continuances; draw jury panels and administer oaths; poll juries; compute and collect jury and reporter fees; review written orders for content and format prior to presentation to the judge for signature; and prepare reports required by the Judicial Council or the court. Qualifications: Courtroom Clerk I: Three years of clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents. Courtroom Clerk II: Three years of clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents and six months full-time continuous experience as a courtroom clerk. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one year of the required clerical experience. The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: courtroom procedures, documents, and terminology used in court cases; statutes, regulations, ordinances, and rules pertaining to court proceedings; format and procedures to be utilized when preparing minute orders, abstracts, judgments, and other court documents; basic accounting practices; fine, bail and sentencing procedures; preparation and maintenance of court calendars; correct usage of punctuation, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary; and computers word processing software and modern office procedures and equipment. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn to perform data entry and typing activities as may be required; accurately record court proceedings; perform a wide variety of complex specialized courtroom duties; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; speak and write clearly and professionally in order to explain court procedures, swear in juries and witnesses, read proceedings and judgments, and provide instructions to attorneys and the public; perform multiple activities or assignments, often simultaneously, which require attention to detail and accuracy; and provide assistance and deal with concerns from the public and other agencies in contact with the courtroom. Salary: Clerk I: $44,020.52 - $53,507.22 - $49,968.55. (2007)

CLERK IV: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill several Clerk IV positions. This is an excellent opportunity for new and current court employees. Duties: Persons appointed may be assigned as a lead worker, a technical specialist, or as a legal document processor performing a variety of the most complex legal processing, public contact, account clerk, data processing, and/or general clerical support duties for the Court; may perform some courtroom clerk duties. Individuals selected must be available for assignment to any unit at any court location. Qualifications: One year of experience with Contra Costa County Superior Court at or above the level of Clerk III, Administrative Clerk III or Human Resources Clerk III; OR: Three years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a court or legal setting. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Based on the nature of the work assigned, the individuals appointed to these positions must be able to work well with others, as well as work independently; have the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; have a good understanding of court procedures; be attentive to detail and maintain accurate and neat records. The persons appointed to these positions must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess interpersonal and oral communication skills. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: legal procedures, documents and terminology used in court cases; filing, indexing, cross-referencing methods; preparation and maintenance of court calendars; statutes, policies and procedures, documents, and terminology affecting assigned functions; accepted techniques for training; correct usage of punctuation, grammar, spelling and vocabulary; approved standards for financial record keeping; and basic accounting practices. Ability to: perform a wide variety of complex and specialized clerical support work; interpret, explain and apply a variety of policies, rules, procedures and regulations; provide lead direction to lower-level clerks; deal tactfully and effectively with subordinates, supervisors and others; independently initiate and answer correspondence; prepare clear, concise and accurate records and reports; understand and carry out both oral and written instructions; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public and attorneys. Salary: $44,020.52 - $53,507.22. (2007)

CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, Office of the Clerk. Summary: The Chief Deputy Clerk reports directly to the Clerk of Court. This is a senior level management position responsible for assisting the clerk with the administration, supervision, planning and management of the operations of the Clerk’s Office. In the absence of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy assumes all of the functions and responsibilities of the Clerk. Duties: Among other duties, the Chief Deputy is responsible for the efficient delivery of the following support services: case administration including electronic case filing and case management; case intake; records management; information technology; statistical reporting; quality control; financial and budget management; and personnel management. Qualifications: Required: Candidates must possess a minimum of six years of experience in a responsible administrative, managerial, or professional position in which they gained a thorough understanding of organizational management including administrative and human resource aspects. Further requirements are progressively responsible experience, providing evidence that the applicant has a strong knowledge of management practices; skill in dealing with others in person to person work relationships, and the ability to exercise mature judgment. Candidates must have a good understanding of automated systems, and strong administrative, leadership and interpersonal skills. It is essential that candidates possess excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills. Preferred: Working knowledge of the federal judicial system; experience in applying automation and technology solution to improve business practices, project management experience; understanding of the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system, and knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Consumer Protection Act, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures. Salary: $126,466 - $152,000. (2007)

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ASSISTANT CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK: Fairfax County Circuit Court and Records, VA. Duties: Directs and manages staff and operations of four divisions, including criminal case processing, civil case processing, records management and courtroom operation. Acts as a change agent by analyzing processes and procedures, and recommending procedural or policy changes to ensure timely case flow. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates management policies and programs. Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or criminal justice, plus five years of professional work experience in business, personnel or financial management. Salary: $62,556 -$83,408. (2006)

DEPUTY CLERK IN CHARGE: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Summary: The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio has an immediate opening in the Youngstown Clerk’s Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join our court in a leadership capacity as Deputy Clerk in Charge, with managerial responsibility for all major functional components of the office. Duties: The Deputy Clerk in Charge provides administrative support to the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and serves as a key member of our management team. We are looking for an individual with at least three years supervisory experience, excellent leadership, organizational and analytical skills, computer proficiency in a Windows environment, a proven track record of successful team management, strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and excellent problem solving skills. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or equivalent or a law degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with current or prior federal court experience. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 4: AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join the Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Services Unit. Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Court Executive 3a or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and supportive tasks in connection with proceedings instituted before courts of justice or programs administered under the supervision of the courts; in support of the business operations of such courts; and as contact representative for clients and customers of users of the services provided by the Judicial branch of the State of New Jersey. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administration examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm. All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Knowledge of Word and Excel would be helpful. Salary: $33,604 - $52,970. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 4 (CONFIDENTIAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Duties: Under the general direction of the Assignment Judge of Vicinage 13 and other supervisory personnel, is responsible for interpreting motions, orders and case management proceedings. The need to apply statutes, court rules, case law or policies, screen confidential material, regulate flow of work, and confer with Judges and law clerks on policies and procedures is critical. Reasoning, self-management, leadership, training others, technical skills and creative thinking are the skills necessary to undertake these job duties. The employee needs to demonstrate the ability to multi-task from one assignment to another to ensure chamber and divisional needs are met. This individual will provide technical assistance to the Judge; distribute and conform judge’s orders; communicate judge’s schedule with division scheduling coordinator, enter data into automated record keeping systems; analyze procedures for case processing and recommending improvements; handling sensitive/confidential materials and information; providing technical support, assistance and training to support staff; preparing reports, correspondence and other documents; scheduling appointments and maintaining files; providing excellent quality service to internal and external customers; assist in the sorting and distributing of the chamber’s mail; set up phone conferences; prepare purchase requisitions; type contracts or legal documents; compose routine correspondence and answer inquiries from the public. Perform in-court support as a court clerk. Duties to include but are not limited to: operating audio and video recording systems, maintaining a detailed log of in-court activities, maintaining trial and motion calendar results, marking exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and guiding jurors through the jury selection process and the conduct of the trial. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm or have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below: The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess typing skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Salary: $33,604.94 - $52,970.30 (2006)

CLERK I/II: The Superior Court of California County of Siskiyou. Summary: The Court Clerk I is a non-supervisory entry-level position and is the first working level in the Court Clerk series. The Court Clerk II is a non-supervisory journey level position, and is distinguished from the Court Clerk I by the performance of a wider range of duties with greater independence. Duties: Receive and process documents for criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate and juvenile cases insuring sufficiency, completeness, conformity, jurisdiction and/or validity before acceptance for action by the Superior Court. Evaluate circumstances and/or problems and directs people to appropriate offices. Answer questions both in person and over the telephone regarding case status, fines, processes, court appearances, use of court forms, document filing procedures and assist in locating material and information relative to their needs. Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in the automated case management system. Prepares required legal papers and records for court sessions. Record and prepare court minutes, notices of hearings, correspondence and forms and sends to appropriate parties, agencies or representatives. Determines, collects and records legal filing fees and maintain records of all charges, deposits, collections, distributions and refunds. Balance and deposit all monies collected. Effects the collection of delinquent and current accounts. Maintain and update court calendars. Administer oath and swear in jurors, witnesses and grand jury members. Keep track of exhibits and evidence. Prepare abstracts of proceedings, judgments, orders and notices of entry. Issues summons, subpoenas, bench warrants, writs, citations, letters and abstracts of judgment. Maintains statistical reporting information. Qualifications: A corrected typing speed of 40 wpm is a requirement for both the Court Clerk I and II positions. Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge is: Court Clerk I: Two years experience performing work with extensive public contact, or any combination of training and experience, that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Court Clerk II: In addition to requirements for Court Clerk I, a minimum of one year experience working as Court Clerk I or one year working in a court environment. The total experience required is two years clerical plus one-year court experience. (Note: the total experience must include the requirements of the court clerk I.) Salary: Court Clerk I: $11.25-13.67 per hour. Court Clerk II: $12.50 - $15.19 per hour. (2006)

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT: LaBelle, FL. Summary: This is significantly responsible work performing a variety of complex administrative and secretarial duties for the purpose of managing the office of a County Court Judge. Duties: A person assigned a position in this class is required to have a working knowledge of County Court (including civil traffic, criminal traffic, domestic violence, misdemeanor, small claims and county court) rules and procedures. Working contacts are made with Judges, Offices of the Clerk of Court, Court Administration, State Attorney, Public Defender, private attorneys, Staff Attorneys, state and local law enforcement agencies, the news media, and the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to receive, convey, and explain detailed information regarding county court procedure and policy. Work is often of a confidential nature. Extensive contact with persons involved in litigation may create stressful work situations. Work requires independent judgment and is performed under general supervision of a County Court Judge. Manage the Judge’s calendar by coordinating and scheduling pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences, committees, etc. Determine the type of case or hearing and allotted time required for scheduling. Monitor status of cases assigned to Judge. Coordinate and schedule courtroom assignment and support personnel (i.e. court reporters, bailiffs, and clerks). Act as liaison and receptionist for the purpose of greeting, assisting, and informing litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, witnesses, etc., regarding court procedure and policy. Qualifications: County Court rules & procedures (including civil traffic, criminal traffic, domestic violence, misdemeanor, and small claims), Windows 97 & Windows 2000, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Type 65 cwpm, Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma and four years of responsible experience as a legal secretary or paralegal assistant. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university may substitute for the recommended experience. (2006)

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CHIEF DEPUTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK: Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI. Summary: Located in the Kent County Courthouse, this key member of the County Clerk’s management team is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Duties: The position will maintain the records for all cases filed in the 17^th Judicial Circuit. Individual will develop and implement policies and procedures in conjunction with circuit court administration to ensure compliance with Michigan Court Rules, statutes and administrative rules and requirements governing the Clerk’s court operations. Other duties include providing oversight of the collection and distribution of all money paid into the court and will serve as the department’s liaison on matters related to the justice network computer programs. Individual will provide leadership for 23 clerical and support staff and will manage the department’s operating budget. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Legal Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible and demonstrably successful experience in legal administration, including at least four years of supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual must possess the ability to interact positively with judges, prosecutors, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, court administration and diverse client populations. Requires excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively encourage and promote team building. Juris Doctorate degree or Master’s of Public Administration preferred. Salary: $47,446 - $58,122. (2005)

DEPUTY CLERK/JURY: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Cleveland. Summary: The U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office in Cleveland, has an immediate opening for a deputy clerk. This position works for the Clerk of Court and reports to the Jury Administrator. The Clerk’s Office offers an entry level opportunity into the administration of justice for a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Our fast paced, prestigious environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement for bright people with lots of initiative. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in the Office of the Clerk. The position may be assigned a wide variety of duties including jury support; customer service; electronic docketing; reviewing and processing of official court documents; and making electronic recording of court proceedings. These vital functions of the Clerk’s Office provide a good overview of the variety of functions performed and an opportunity to become familiar with court documents, the sequence of their use, and how cases move through the federal court. Duties: A jury clerk may be assigned a wide variety of duties including: Jury: Coordinates with Judges’ chambers to ensure that all requests for jurors are met. Prepares and mails juror notices. Prepares and processes juror qualification materials. Records juror attendance, conducts juror orientation and ensures that juror payments are properly made. Maintains a recorded phone message system for juror call-ins and assists jurors and potential jurors by responding to all inquiries. Prepares statistical reports for the clerk, judges and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Customer Services: Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices and/or court requirements; files documents meeting requirements and collects appropriate fees; prepares case file and routes documents to proper offices/persons; furnishes information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court. Docket: Makes summary entries by computerized means of documents and proceedings, such as pleadings, petitions, motions, complaints, minutes, and orders; opens and closes cases; prepares and transmits notices, judgments, and orders; answers inquiries on case status. Records: Retrieves and files documents and files cases; makes copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others; operates a variety of copying and records equipment. Mail/Scanning: Sorts, monitors, and scans court documents through an imaging system; prepares and mails copies of documents to attorneys, court personnel, and other federal agencies; operates automated mail room equipment to process mail, picks up and delivers mail, and manually folds, stuffs and meters mailings. Operations Support Duties: Assists with the preparation of documents and files. Performs special projects, such as compiles statistical data and prepares tables or spreadsheets, develops new forms, and plans and completes complex copy projects. Electronic Court Recorder Operator: Makes a verbatim recording of court proceedings, properly logs audio proceedings, and arranges for production of written transcripts, as requested. Qualifications: Prospective candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants who have: previous federal court experience and/or paralegal/legal education or experience; expert customer service skills; excellent keyboard skills and experience in use of computer applications, e.g. Internet navigation, WordPerfect, Excel, Adobe etc.; demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws; demonstrated ability to communicate information accurately and timely; attention to detail; strong organization skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work under strict deadlines. Salary: $27,928 - $50,270. (2005)

DEPUTY CLERK (INFORMATION): U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Duties: A Deputy Clerk (Information) performs duties and responsibilities such as the following: (1) responds to in-person and telephonic inquiries from a wide range of sources including the media, attorneys and litigants; (2) answers questions regarding local rules, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the status of individual cases; (3) prepares periodic reports for the Senior Deputy Clerk; (4) assists the Senior Deputy Clerk with Calendar document preparation; (5) provides copies of opinions and case material as requested by interested parties; (6) provides information on admission procedures for attorneys who wish to practice before this court; (7) processes Entry of Appearance forms; and (8) performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Responsible clerical or administrative experience that provides knowledge of office clerical practices such as filing, telephone usage, typing, record keeping, sorting and distributing mail. Sales, stockroom, office machine operation and similar types of experience are not creditable unless the experience involved, as a regular and routine part of the job, the use of clerical practices outlined above. Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience related to the processing of legal documents such as might be found in a law office or in another court in the judicial system. Education above the high school level in accredited institutions may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals nine months of experience. Salary: $28,354 (2005)

CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK: U.S. District Court, District of Oregon. Summary: The Chief Deputy is the senior-level manager of the clerk’s office, reporting directly to the Clerk of Court. In the absence of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy assumes all of the functions and responsibilities of the Clerk. Duties: The Chief Deputy leads an accomplished management team and staff to ensure efficient court operations, including civil and criminal case administration, information technology, budget and financial management, procurement, statistical reporting, human resource administration, courthouse security, and facilities management. The Chief Deputy also leads ongoing business processing engineering programs to develop, implement, and refine office policies, procedures, and programs to enhance the productivity of the clerk’s office and District Court. In conjunction with the Clerk, the Chief Deputy works directly with judges, lawyers, government agencies, and the Administrative Office of the US Courts. Qualifications: Successful applicants must demonstrate a minimum of six years relevant administrative professional, or technical experience in which they applied modern organizational management and motivational theory, team based leadership, conflict resolution, and/or human resources administration. At least three of the six years experience must have been in a position of substantial senior management responsibility, preferably in public or judicial administration. In addition to the minimum qualifications, successful applicants must demonstrate how their personal experience has enabled them to apply: Organizational leadership skills; Problem solving and conflict resolution abilities; Innovative solutions to facilitate organizational change; Performance based management; and Employee relations skills. Other desired experience would include a working knowledge of the federal judicial system; experience in applying automation and technology solutions to improve business practices; project management experience; management and staff training and evaluation; an understanding of the CM/ECF and FAS4T. Salary: $103,902 - $121,858. (2005)

ASSISTANT CLERK: Auburn, Maine. Summary: The Judicial Branch has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Clerk (37.5 hours weekly) with the Superior Court in Auburn. This is an entry-level clerical position involving extensive contact with the public and legal professionals. Duties: typing (at least 45 wpm), familiarity with and proficiency in computer operations, and responding to the public. Qualifications: a high school graduation or equivalent, with experience in office procedures a definite plus. Salary is $10.90 (hourly), with additional benefits. The value of the State’s bi-weekly contribution for employee benefits is as follows: Health Insurance $292.60, Dental Insurance $11.98, and Retirement is 18.29% of salary. (2005)

COURTROOM CLERK: Superior Court of California, County of Kern. Duties: Attends court session; maintains official record of court proceedings; administers oaths, reads information to jury; reads verdicts; and polls jurors as necessary. Prepares, assembles, processors and/or maintains a variety of reports, logs, forms, and official documents generated from court proceedings such as minutes, abstracts, rulings, orders, criminal commitments, Judicial Council statistics/reports, and certified copies of court documents; uses appropriate legal terminology and format, ensures all necessary items/paperwork are included, submits for judge's signature, and/or copies, files, and distributes documents as appropriate. Acts as liaison. Maintains assigned courtroom calendar. Tracks cases submitted to the court. Assists judge in the jury selections process and maintains jury records. Maintains control of and acts as custodian of exhibits during trials/hearings. Reviews orders, filings, judgments, divorce decrees, and other documents for accuracy and conformance to orders/petitions. Prepares and issues legal documents and court records as directed by the Court such as warrants, attachments, bail forfeitures, recall notices, and various orders. Reviews, verifies, and calculates claims for payment for court appointed attorneys, investigators, doctors, and others. Types a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents such as minutes, minute orders, rulings, and abstracts; copies, files and distributes documents as appropriate. Provides a variety of support functions for assigned judge; checks on status of cases; obtains files, documents, information, materials, and supplies as needed or requested. Qualifications: Two years of responsible clerical or court related experience providing knowledge of legal processes and court procedures, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; verified typing speed of no less than 35 wpm; California Class C Driver's License as required by assignment. Applicants must submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, with their complete application, by the application filing date. Salary: $2324-$2837/monthly. (2004)

JUDICIARY CLERK 4: New Jersey Judiciary. AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual to handle complex activities associated with the receipt, review, and filing of court documents. The selected individual will coordinate the review and processing of case files, judgments, and other related papers of a highly technical and complex nature. The work will entail analyzing papers presented for filing, providing technical guidance to other staff, communicating with judges, attorneys, pro se litigants, state agencies, and other related duties. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments or coordinating the office work flow. Testing: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute: Applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel, Judicial staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing, or stenography test, Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing, or stenography test. Knowledge of personal computers and Windows is helpful. Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Salary: $32,011-$50,459. (2004)

JUDICIARY CLERK I (Part-time): Superior Court of New Jersey. Mercer Vicinage. Trenton, NJ. Summary: Under the supervision of Court Executive 2b, performs tasks such as filing, answering telephones, copying, faxing, and other related duties. Qualifications: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Salary: $11.00 per hour. Approx. 20 hrs. per week. (2004)

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Deputy Court Clerk (Specialized)

COURT SERVICES CLERK I/II: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kings, Hanford, CA. Summary: The Superior Court of California, County of Kings, has an opening for the position Court Services Clerk I/II. The position may be located at the Hanford Site; however the assignment could be located at the Corcoran, Avenal or Lemoore Court Divisions. Duties: This position issues legal documents for small claims, civil, criminal and traffic cases; enters, processes and dockets judgments; enters legal documents into Register of Action for court proceedings; reviews legal documents to determine acceptance or rejection; researches and provides information by telephone, in person and in writing; opens appropriate court case files; types a variety of legal documents and notices; certifies legal documents as necessary; accepts and receipts fines, fees, payments and cash bail; processes traffic tickets; enters data and statistics on computer; prepares calendar to process cases through court; prepares preliminary information for court minutes; routes legal documents and copies to appropriate agencies, individuals and County departments; pulls files for courtroom use; checks and balances traffic transaction log; closes cases and files including reporting convictions as appropriate; orders and processes jury lists; photocopies and files documents and correspondence; prepares bank deposits; maintains accounts receivable and/or trust accounts; may process appeals to permit higher court review; may perform courtroom duties including case docketing; receives cash or bail bonds; receives, opens and distributes mail; receives and file stamps legal and other documents to initiate case processing; orders and maintains supplies; orders court reporters and interpreters; purges and destroys outdated records; files counter arraignments; may notify judicial council of judge disqualifications; may assist in training new staff; may perform courtroom duties as a secondary assignment, and perform all other duties relevant. Qualifications: Possession of High School Diploma or GED; and one year of general clerical experience. Two years of college work or 60 semester units in legal office procedures and terminology may be substituted for the required experience. Ability to type 35 wpm (Applicant must submit a copy of a typing certificate from a recognized agency obtained within the last two years at the time of application.) Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish). Salary: Court Services Clerk I: $28,974-$38,812 Court Services Clerk II: $30,409-$40,768. (2008)

JUDICIARY ACCOUNT CLERK 2: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual with strong clerical skills to perform support tasks in the Financial Services Division. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for analysis of statistical or financial data, verification of records for accuracy, analysis of reports for distribution or action, calculating statistical information for reports, data entry, filing and file organization, copying and other tasks as required. Qualifications: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Experience in using New Jersey Comprehensive Financial Systems (NJCFS), Microsoft Excel, Word and Access would be helpful. Salary: $32,641-$49,437. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of the Clerk, Trenton. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary (Clerk of the Supreme Court) is seeking a person with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to assist with the administration of the Legal, Disciplinary and Committee Support Unit. Duties: Under the general direction of the supervising senior attorney, the Deputy Clerk, or other supervisor, this person will process attorney and judicial disciplinary cases filed with the Court, including intake and case-processing functions, review of submissions for deficiencies, distribution of interim and final Orders and distribution of materials to the Court. The selected person will communicate orally and in writing with persons who have disciplinary, committee and case-related business with the Court, answering questions regarding deadlines, filing requirements and case status, explaining policies and procedures, reporting deficiencies in filings, and obtaining information. The person will assist staff attorneys in the unit by obtaining case-related documents and by tracking the status of matters. The person selected will provide support to Supreme Court committees, including the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, by scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting materials, minutes and reports and by undertaking such other assignments as the committee members and staff attorneys direct. This person will perform other related work for the unit as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. Salary: $38,455-$63,003. (2008)

CLERK V: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill a new Clerk V position in support of the court’s new Family Law Expansion project. The Family Law Expansion project is designed to provide expanded services to family law litigants. Under limited supervision, Clerk V provides lead direction to lower-level Clerk IVs who function as technical specialists or legal document processing clerks performing the most complex technical and legal processing. The Clerk V also provides lead direction in the Clerk series in the Civil, Probate and Appeals Unit and/or the Family Law Unit. Lead direction includes; mentoring, training, assigning and reviewing work. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and must possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Regular and punctual attendance is important. Duties: Typical tasks include: accepting a wide variety of documents for filing such as complaints, petitions, answers, cross complaints, motions and dismissals; examining legal documents for sufficiency of information; assessing and collecting proper filing fees and accounting for all monies received; issuing summons, writs, abstracts and other legal processes; calendaring various hearings; preparing various legal notices and judgments; entering civil family law and probate case information into the automated case records system; and answering direct telephone inquiries on filing procedures, fees, appeal procedures, calendaring and local rules of court. Qualifications: The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: establishment and maintenance of filing and information retrieval systems; filing, indexing, cross-referencing methods and financial record keeping systems; legal procedures, documents and terminology used in court cases; preparation and maintenance of court calendars; and court statutes, policies, and procedures, documents, and terminology affecting assigned functions. Ability to: interpret, explain, and apply a variety of policies, rules, procedures and regulations; ability to read and understand statutes and instructions related to court proceedings; ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate records and reports; ability to provide assistance and deal with concerns from the public, community organizations and other agencies; and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, including judicial officers, attorneys, supervisors, coworkers, other agencies, and the public. Minimum Requirements: One year of experience with Contra Costa Superior Court at or above the level of Court Clerk IV, OR Four years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a court or legal setting. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Salary: $48,988.77 - $59,546.15. (2006)

CLERK TO THE GRAND JURY: Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1A, Jury Manager, the incumbent will update records or case related information; facilitate movement of case related matters; review trial or other calendars for accuracy; calculate statistical information for reports; provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations; regulate the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; provide training or cross training to co-workers; implement operating procedures or systems. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document and/or information processing; handling payments for fees, recording monies received; sound recording; transcribe information; coordinate office work flow. Applicants must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of twenty-five wpm. Salary: $33,604.94 - $52,970.30. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 2: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual with office skills to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected candidate will provide a variety of clerical support and administrative clerical functions, including but not limited to: screening and routing phone calls and visitors; document filing and copying; mail sorting ad distribution; and general administrative and clerical duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel; Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test; Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. NOTE: Education or experience in office procedures would be helpful. Knowledge of Word would also be helpful. Salary: $22,266 - $38,879. (2005)

PRETRIAL OFFICER: Anderson, Spencer and Shelby Counties, Kentucky. Duties: Responsible for conducting background interviews with defendants detained in local jails within twelve hours of arrest. The purpose of this interview is to provide verified information to the trial courts. This information assists in determining if the appropriate conditions exist to obtain pretrial release while ensuring both the return to court and maintaining public safety. Qualifications: Graduate of a college or university and/or equivalent experience preferred. Related training and experience will be considered as a substitute on a year for year basis. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to cross-train and multi-task are a must. Salary: $10.54/hour. Schedule will include various shifts primarily nights, weekends and holidays. Schedule will be 20 hours per week. (2005)

ACCOUNT CLERK II: Billings, Montana. Summary: Billings Municipal Court is seeking a friendly, dynamic, customer service-oriented individual to provide administrative support in the Court Clerk’s Office. Duties: will include assisting court customers, handling incoming telephone inquiries, accepting and posting payments, facilitating enrollment in court-ordered programs, scheduling, courtroom support, filing and docket maintenance. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent education and minimum of two years customer service-related experience required. Clerical, cash-handling and multi-phone line experience preferred. Professional appearance and demeanor; ability to type 50 wpm (proof of typing required with application); ability to enter data with accuracy and perform a wide variety of clerical duties in a fast-paced environment. Salary: $10.14/hour + benefits. (2005)

CLERK TO THE GRAND JURY: Trenton, New Jersey, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual who treats all personnel, clients and the public with dignity and respect; prepares trial notices or calendars; informs judges or hearing officers on the status of case-related matters; notifies counsel of dates or times of scheduled proceedings; attends the call of both civil or criminal trial lists to record information; schedules dates or times for conferences, hearings, trials; adjournments or 'back-up' cases; reviews trial or other calendars for completeness or accuracy; operates audio or video recording systems; and orients other courtroom staff on court related matters. Qualifications: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following; document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information or coordination office work flow. Candidates for appointment to the band must pass an appointing authority qualifying examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard for twenty-five (25) words per minute. Salary: $32,652.15- $51,468.45. (2004)

Courtroom Clerk

COURTROOM CLERK: District of Columbia, 500 Indiana Ave., NW. Duties: The Courtroom Clerk assembles all cases to be heard by the court prior to the judge taking the bench. Records court proceedings and decisions on official court documents. Administers oaths to witnesses and impanels juries. Prepares judicial summonses, bench warrants, arrest warrants and other legal documents as directed by a judge. Identifies and accounts for exhibits. Advises defendants of rights and penalties for violation of conditions of release. Manages the courtroom, and performs administrative support as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, liberal arts, or a related degree; or three years of relevant experience utilizing written and oral communication skills. Experience working on a personal computer in a Windows environment required. Some familiarity with the criminal justice system, judicial branch or legal terminology preferred. For education credit, submit a copy of your transcript/diploma. Salary: $39,330 - $51,124 (2008)

COURTROOM CLERK: Mohave County Superior Court, AZ. Duties: Under close to general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the handling of statutory and/or locally required Clerk of Court functions within the courtroom. Provides the official record of court activities and assists in the clerk’s office performing a variety of pre-court preparation and post-courtroom activity follow-up. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties. Qualifications: A high school diploma/GED AND two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal secretarial, secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and work related abilities have been achieved. Must be able to type 60 wpm. Salary: $15.28hr (2008)

COURTROOM CLERK I/II: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Duties: Courtroom Clerks attend court sessions and record minutes of court proceedings; mark and maintain exhibits; enter data in the automated case tracking systems; prepare orders, verdicts and judgments; prepare and distribute court forms and notices; examine a variety of documents for correctness of form and format, sufficiency of information and conformance with legal procedures; file and process documents; answer phones and provide direct assistance to the public and court customers; consult with attorneys and calendar clerks; post hearings and continuances; draw jury panels and administer oaths; poll juries; compute and collect jury and reporter fees; review written orders for content and format prior to presentation to the judge for signature; and prepare reports required by the Judicial Council or the court. Qualifications: Courtroom Clerk I: Three (3) years of clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents. Courtroom Clerk II: Three (3) years of clerical experience in a trial court, clerk’s office or law office preparing and/or processing legal documents and six (6) months full-time continuous experience as a courtroom clerk. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one (1) year of the required legal clerical experience. Salary: $45,561.24 - $62,862.88. (2008)

COURTROOM CLERK I/II: Clark County District Court, Las Vega, Nevada. Duties: Prepares and distributes court calendars; ensures that all files, documents, evidence and other materials are available and organized prior to the beginning of court session. Ensures that court officials and all participants are made aware of the case under consideration. Attends court, administers oaths, swears in juries and others, maintains audio, video and manual records of actions taken and prepares minute orders which summarize proceedings and actions. Reviews orders and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Court's order and/or proceedings; maintains a tracking system of these documents. Maintains chain of evidence and ensures security of all property, files and documents; marks exhibits as required. Sets cases for hearing, being cognizant of participant schedules, bind over regulations and other required deadlines; maintains current records on case status. Responds to inquiries and provides factual information regarding court proceedings to attorneys, court and law enforcement officials, County staff and the public. Maintains liaison with attorneys; assigns appointments and ensures that attorneys have been notified. Composes a variety of correspondence and other written materials from instructions or brief notes; types or word processes a variety of materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records and files; may prepare periodic or special reports related to work performed. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work. Qualifications: Education and Experience: District/Family Courtroom Clerk I - Equivalent to graduation from high school, AND two (2) years of full-time clerical or office support experience, one year of which is in a legal or court setting. NOTE: Must type at a net rate of 50 words per minute. Certification required at time of application. District/Family Courtroom Clerk II - In addition to the above: One (1) year of full-time experience in recording actions and assisting courtroom activities in a District, Family, or similar court setting. NOTE: Must have a verifiable certification in shorthand/speedwriting and be able to take dictation by hand at a net rate of 70 words per minute and transcribe it accurately. Certification required at the time of application for employment consideration at the II level. Salary: $35,401.60 - $59,217.60 (2008)

COURTROOM CLERK: District of Columbia Courts, 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington DC. Duties: The Courtroom Clerk assembles all cases to be heard by the court prior to the judge taking the bench. Records court proceedings and decisions on official court documents. Administers oaths to witnesses and impanels juries. Prepares judicial summonses, bench warrants, arrest warrants and other legal documents as directed by a judge. Identifies and accounts for exhibits. Advises defendants of rights and penalties for violation of conditions of release. Manages the courtroom, and performs administrative support as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, liberal arts, or a related degree; or three years of relevant experience utilizing written and oral communication skills. Experience working on a personal computer in a Windows environment required. Some familiarity with the criminal justice system, judicial branch or legal terminology preferred. For education credit, submit a copy of your transcript/diploma. Salary: $39,330 - $51,124 (2008)

COURTROOM CLERK I/II: Superior Court of California, County of Kings, Hanford, CA. Summary: The Superior Court of California, County of Kings, is accepting applications for full-time Courtroom Clerk I/II position located at the Hanford site; however the assignment could be located at the Corcoran, Avenal or Lemoore Courts. Duties: Sets and maintains schedule of court events; attends court sessions and records minutes of court proceedings; prepares, certifies and routes documentation to establish sentencing disposition of defendants; notifies Probation Department of verdicts and dates of sentencing; dockets criminal cases; completes Register of Action cards for Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Juvenile, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Criminal, and Traffic cases; types a variety of legal documents and records of court activities; schedules future calendar matters for attorneys; receives, labels, securely stores and routes court exhibits and evidence; sets hearings and accepts filings for courtroom proceedings; administers oaths; orders and/or cancels juries; records jury attendance; impanels juries; prepares record of billing and/or reimbursement claims for juror expenses; prepares, types, files and distributes legal documents and correspondence to reflect judicial decisions; maintains jury instructions; maintains statistics to assist in preparation of Judicial Council reports; sets up and maintains tickler files for court cases taken under submission; reviews and maintains judicial case files; files case documents; researches and responds to inquiries regarding cases and court-related matters; issues and distributes bench warrants; recalls bench warrants at the direction of the Judge or Commissioner; prepares and mails disposition notices of daily court proceedings; orders and maintains inventory of courtroom supplies and legal forms; orders bail reviews and formal sentencing reports; may assist in training new staff; compiles and verifies information to produce master calendar; revises master calendar as changes occur; prepares minutes for use in courtroom; sets court cases for trial; verifies accuracy of daily calendars for Court purposes; and ability to comprehend and analyze legal codes and terminology. (Essential duties may vary from position to position within classifications. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law. This position may be assigned any other duties as determined and assigned by the Court Executive Officer or his designee.) Qualifications: Possession of High School Diploma or GED; one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Court Services Clerk (any level); OR, one (1) year of responsible legal clerical experience involving working knowledge of general court procedures.; OR, one (1) year of business training in an approved school or training program may substitute for a maximum of 6 months of experience. Ability to type 35 wpm. (Applicant must submit a copy of a typing certificate from a recognized agency obtained within the last two years at the time of application) Salary: Courtroom Clerk I: $30,846-$41,330; Courtroom Clerk II: $32,385-$43,410. (2008)