Court Assistant II - Clerk's Office

Court Assistant II

At the Clerk's Office, we carry out our mission of serving the public in a courteous and professional manner. We are passionate about our employees and the vital role they play in the Superior Court System. Our office is currently recruiting for a Court Assistant II to join our team. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position will perform a wide variety of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Attends court and makes accurate minutes of proceedings; instructs defendants; administers oaths; oversees exhibits; prepares and processes orders of the court; performs follow-up work as required.
• Issues warrants, summons, subpoenas, notices and hearings, writs of garnishments, restriction and habeas corpus, criminal commitments, attachments and other legal documents ordered by the court.
• Receives, receipts, disburses and balances fines, bail, support and restitution payments, court costs, trust accounts, juror and witness fees.
• Prepares court calendars (dockets) for civil, criminal, probate, domestic relations, small claims, traffic and mental illness cases; schedules mitigation and pretrial hearings; prepares case files for court sessions ensuring appropriate documentation; sets and coordinates jury trials, contacting appropriate persons and initiating related correspondence.
• Prepares cases for appellate proceedings; processes appeals by preparing court records and exhibits for transfer.
• Advises and maintains contact with prosecutors, attorneys and law enforcement personnel concerning case status; acts as liaison judges and legal parties.
• Responds to telephone inquiries; sorts and routes documents; initiates correspondence requesting information or in response to a court-related inquiry.
• Performs data entry for court functions through a computer terminal; gathers, compiles, codes, records, enters and extracts data.
• Takes applications, approves notary bonds, records business information as required by law; processes paperwork for commitments, releases and referrals; contacts appropriate departments and agencies for the exchange of information; enters citations or complaints into computer or log book.
• Arranges for time payments for court-related fines; monitors payments and takes appropriate action for delinquent payments; pursues collection of dishonored checks; monitors case dispositions for defendant compliance to sentences.
• Assists in balancing daily receipts and accounts.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, shifts vary, but scheduled no later than 5pm. The Clerks Office values our community's diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

This position is represented by Local 11 OPEIU (Office of Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO. This posting is open until filled.