APPELLATE COURT CLERK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Appellate Court Clerk performs complex work of considerable difficulty in case recording and processing

court proceedings under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness and enter legal documents into automated or manual

case management system.

 Summarize and type appellate court proceedings in minute entry form.

 Maintain all physical case files, electronic databases and archives, and other records of the Court of Appeals.

 Answer telephone calls. Responds to inquiries from trial court staff, attorneys, judges, and the public.

 Complete legal certificates and other material with proper information.

 Research case files to extract and provide information; prepare and process formal appellate court orders,

decisions and opinions for publication and dissemination.

 Maintain calendars of filing deadlines and hearings, schedule appellate briefing and oral arguments.

 Prepare and transmit necessary and appropriate appellate court notices and other documents.

 Coordinate the ordering of supplies and equipment with Community Court administration.

 Coordinate preparation and submission of payment vouchers for appellate judges with Community Court

administration.

 Maintain records of incoming correspondence and action documents; follow-up on work in process to ensure

timely reply or action.

 Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, statutes and other sources of law.

 Proficiency in use of office equipment including computers and typical office computer programs, especially

in Word, Excel, etc.

 Ability to perform clerical tasks tactfully and apply learned skills to new work situations.