*Closing Date: 10/6/ 2023*
*\* MUST FILL OUT APPLICATION AT WWW.
TULARE.
COURTS.
CA.
GOV*
*\*\*\*LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED, PLEASE READ BELOW*
*Definition: *Performs legal office clerical duties and provides responsible office assistance for the Superior Court.
*Essential Duty Sample(This List Is Not All Inclusive, BUT A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF DUTY FUNCTIONS) *Type, proofread and process a variety of legal documents which may include commitments, appeals, motions, writs, jury instructions, information, jury venires, jury demands, jury payroll, failure to appear notices, orders to show cause, subpoenas, priors and modifications, and interviews, correspondence, memoranda, reports and statistical records from rough drafts, raw data, tapes or verbal instruction; Open, maintain, update and close case files; Update and maintain calendars and/or jury lists on a daily basis to keep trial dates current; Prepare, maintain, update, and file a variety of lists which may include witness lists, trial lists, defendants lists, motions, writs and appeals logs, case logs, commitment lists, appeals logs, sex offender lists and lifer hearing lists; Answer a variety of questions and provide information on the status of cases to victims, defendants, witnesses, and various law enforcement agencies; Perform a variety of supportive office functions including receiving, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence; Plan work according to priorities and schedules and suggest minor changes in procedures to correct operational problems; Perform routine office equipment checks to determine cause of problems, and report needed repairs; May provide direction to lower legal and/or general clerical assistants; May assist in the training of new employees; May operate a variety of office automation and peripheral equipment; May operate a variety of office related appliances which may include CLETS teletype and/or a two-way radio; May undertake and complete a variety of legal office assistance projects requiring initiative and the maintenance of confidentiality; May be required to read, write, and speak in a language other than English; Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities; May collect and accurately receipt fees and make correct change if necessary; May receive various court documents.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
*Education / Experience:* Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be an equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND either:
*a) *One year general clerical experience
*b) *A graduate of a certified legal program, or
*c)* Associate’s degree or higher with six months of clerical experience or specific legal coursework.
Self-certify required computer and keyboarding skills.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Math sufficient to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including use of fractions, decimals and percentages; Basic legal terminology and documents; court and judicial system procedures; Alphabetical, numerical, non-numerical and legal filing systems and procedures; Report and form design, and production methods; General function and purpose of legal offices; Learn the organization, procedures and operating functions of the Court to which assigned; Perform basic legal clerical work including the maintenance of appropriate case files and records and related statistical and general reports; Verify and enter data for a variety of lists, logs and reports; Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; Communicate with the public, agencies, and court officials on legal matters; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff and the public; Organize work and set priorities; Perform work with accuracy and attention to detail; Work under general supervision; Prepare a variety of charts, graphs, and other special documents; Analyze and correct operational, procedural, and programmatic problems encountered in the course of work; Keyboard at 35 words per minute; Speak, read and write a language other than English may be required, depending on assignment.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,286.
00 - $45,857.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Work Location: In person
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