NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Judicial Courtroom Assistant I/II - North Kern, Delano - 006
Delano, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27.80/hr - $33.94/hr
3+ years expSuperior Court of California, County of Kern is seeking a Judicial Courtroom Assistant I/II to assist judicial officers in maintaining accurate records of court proceedings and scheduling hearings. The role involves acting as a liaison between judicial officers and the public while performing various courtroom support functions.
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Responsibilities
Attends court sessions; maintains official record of court proceedings; takes rough minutes; administers oaths to witnesses, interpreters, jurors, and others as required; reads information to jury; reads verdicts; and polls jurors as necessary. Prepares, assembles, processes, 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
Enters a variety of data into computer systems and/or registers of actions as appropriate to record court proceedings/actions and to generate/update a variety of documents such as court calendars, minutes, minute orders, rulings, motions, pleas, verdicts, sentencing, warrants, recalls, charges, etc
Acts as a liaison between judge, attorneys, agencies, and the public; answers inquiries, provides information and interpretation of court policies and procedures, relays/obtains information as requested
Maintains assigned courtroom calendar; coordinates court scheduling with presiding department and various attorneys; sets and confirms dates as appropriate
Tracks cases submitted to the court; monitors filing dates and timelines; tracks, obtains, and assembles appropriate reports, files, and documents to ensure Judge has appropriate records at the appropriate time
Assists judge in the jury selection process and maintains jury records; orders jury panels, schedules jurors for examination, calls/releases jurors on call, tracks peremptory challenges and challenges for cause, maintains jury ladder, maintains attendance records, prepares and processes jury expense claims, and collects jury fees as appropriate; maintains liaison with jury commissioner
Maintains control of and acts as custodian of exhibits during trials/hearings; receives, marks, and tags exhibits with identification; maintains exhibit list; ensures proper security of exhibits; and releases/returns exhibits as appropriate
Reviews orders, filings, judgments, divorce decrees, and other documents for accuracy and conformance to orders/petitions; prepares and submits orders for Judge's signature or returns for corrections as appropriate. 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; ensures accuracy, submits claims to judge for signature, and forwards for processing
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
Manages the logistical functioning and flow of courtroom activities to ensure the court runs in an efficient and professional manner; checks-in attorneys and litigants; verifies all parties are present in court for hearing; notifies jurors of time changes in trial schedules; provides information regarding case status to case coordinators, interested parties and other agencies; answers courtroom phones and responds to inquiries for information; maintains exhibits and subpoenaed material; requests interpreter services; requests special equipment when needed; notifies bailiff or courtroom assistants of any actions that may adversely affect courtroom security; transfers cases to other courts; may open and lock up courtrooms as needed
Prepares, controls and distributes copies of court calendars; schedules hearings and appearances according to legal and procedural time limits; reviews case information and ascertains whether cases are ready for hearing and trial; notifies court reporters when calendar is ready to be called; informs judicial officers of statutory time limits; schedules conferences in chambers with counsel and judicial officers
Acts as custodian of records and maintains the official court record; collects, file-stamps, processes and files various documents, orders and requests; records orders of the court by preparing minute orders; prepares and distributes stipulations, verdicts, dockets, motion orders, judgments, jail forms, custody paperwork and other reports and documents; checks documents for legal form, requirements and other court orders; takes affidavits and acknowledgments and enters abstracts of court proceeding in the Register of Actions; prepares files for judicial officer review; maintains integrity and confidentiality of files; issues and recalls bench warrants; compiles court-related statistical data and prepares records and reports regarding the work of the court
Acts as liaison to judicial officers, legal counsel, court staff, all interested parties and the public; answers procedural questions and resolves courtroom problems; contacts probation, pre-trial services, and other agencies regarding upcoming cases; requests applicable reports from various agencies; prepares referrals to court-ordered programs; refers individuals to various departments for legal assistance and other support services; notifies departments and agencies of judicial rulings
Controls access to judicial officer; advises on the status of daily calendars; attends to and assists judicial officers in chambers
Assists in the empanelment of juries; calls for jurors; orders jury panels; tracks and tallies peremptory challenges and excused jurors; records selection of jurors; pulls, prepares, edits and copies jury instructions; prepares deliberation folders for jurors; prepares jury verdict forms; prepares and reads verdicts for jury trials; polls juries and reconciles dispositions for each juror; maintains juror time records and computes jury fees; seals juror records in accordance with legal procedures
Identifies, tags, labels, logs, inventories, transports and stores exhibits to ensure proper security and chain of custody; delivers exhibits to juries; obtains signed receipts for exhibits that are withdrawn or released
Calculates, collects, records and reports bails, fees, fines and other monies received in court; issues bail forfeiture cards and deposit refund orders; processes attorney and expert witness forms for payment; prepares notices and amount due statements for court fees and fines
Maintains orderly appearance of courtroom and assigned work areas; maintains appropriate courtroom decorum at all times in accordance with Court standards
Maintains records regarding disposition of documents including lodged depositions, sealed documents, and other court exhibits
Monitors and reviews conditional dispositions and transferred cases to other districts and counties
Qualification
Required
Educational equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. AND (1) year as a Court Services Specialist I/II OR three (3) years of administrative, clerical or secretarial experience, preferably dealing with legal or court processes
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment
Knowledge of: general clerical and record-keeping practices and procedures; customer service and proper telephone etiquette; alphabetical, numerical and chronological filing sequences; basic arithmetic functions; proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as safe work practices, including correct lifting methods
Ability to: learn and understand specialized information, regarding rules, policies and procedures, and apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently; perform actions that require high attention to detail and application of rules and specific procedural requirements; accurately code, index and file a high volume of official documents, in accordance with regulations and standard office procedures; perform basic arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; learn to operate and use a variety of electronic and automated office machines and equipment; communicate clearly and effectively in English; work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous attention to multiple tasks; understand and follow oral and written instructions; carry out duties in accordance with policy, procedure and scope of responsibilities; maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work; and type at a minimum rate of 35 net wpm
Knowledge of: procedures and terminology used to properly perform Superior Court in-court legal processing and recording operations and activities; laws, codes, and regulations governing Superior Court courtroom legal processing procedures; procedures, commands, and use of computerized record keeping and processing systems used by the Superior Court
Ability to: interpret the laws, codes, and regulations governing Superior Court legal processing operations and activities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
A defined benefit retirement plan and additional deferred compensation option
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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