COURT CLERK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Court Clerk provides administrative and technical support to the courts by receiving, preparing and

processing documents; maintaining databases and files/records; receiving and recording payments. This position

interacts, assists the public, maintains a caseload, and coordinates with the Judge on scheduling and courtroom

management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Performs various routine clerical duties, utilizes standard office equipment; screening incoming calls, taking

and transmitting messages, maintaining databases and a variety of records, data entry and processing

documents.

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

case management system; marking and maintaining exhibits.

 Records and transcribes dictation of court proceedings; summarizes and types court proceedings in minute

entry form.

 Respond to complex inquiries from subordinates, judges, attorneys, and the public.

 Researches case files to extract and provide information; preparing and processing formal orders, compiling

statistics, preparing ledgers for child support and restitution.

 Post debits and credits to journals; and balancing simple accounts.

 Maintain calendars of hearings, trials and arraignments; schedule jury trials, issue jury summons and

subpoenas; and issue jail releases, warrants and confidential orders.

 Issues orders of protection, jail releases, warrants, confidential orders and appellate process.

 Calls court to order in the absence of the Bailiff; administering oath and processing of documents.

 Assists in calling/directing jurors to report for jury duty.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of legal terminology, statutes and court procedures.

 Knowledge of court procedures and automated court case management systems.