Description:
Job Summary:Performs various duties relative to the conducting of District Court proceedings and ensuring that all necessary legal documents relative to the proceedings are in order. Opens and closes courtroom proceedings, maintains order and decorum in the courtroom and escorts, guards, and swears in jury members. Provides information and assistance to the judge, court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. Reviews legal documents to verify accuracy and/or conformance with court rulings. Enters into a computer or other records, the daily accounts of court proceedings, following established recording practices. Performs legal research as requested by the judge and various clerical functions as required. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Under the Merit System Resolution, Section II, adopted November 8, 1966, employees in this class are excluded from the Merit System for the purpose of the manner of selection, appointment, removal from office or limitation or political activity.
At time of application, applicants must:
A. Desirable Minimum Qualifications
1. Be Enrolled in Law School.
Work History
You Are Required to Include Your Work Experience in The Work Experience Section of Your Neogov Application. if You Have Previously Included Work History on A Resume You Must Transfer Your Work History Into the Work Experience Section Prior to Applying. Attached Resumes Will Not Be Reviewed or Considered. Please Review the Job Posting, Specifically the Purpose of The Position and The Minimum Qualifications, Prior to Answering the Work Experience Question; and Note that Only Related Work Experience Will Be Considered. Note: Provide Full Detail in The Employment History Section Noting the Skills, Experience and Hours Worked per Week Pertaining to The Minimum Qualifications.
If a Job Offer Is Made, an Official Transcript Will Be Required Showing Current Enrollment in Law School. Transcripts from Outside the United States Must Be Assessed for U.S. Equivalency by A National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.Org/members.Html). Other Documents Such as Reference, Cover Letter, Resume, Etc Are Prohibited and Will Not Be Reviewed.
Special Requirements:
Additional Desirable Qualifications
- Have Reasonable Knowledge of Specialized Technical Terminology Related to The Legal Profession.
- Have Reasonable Knowledge of Policies and Procedures of A District Court.
- Have Reasonable Ability in Following Procedural Changes.
- Have Reasonable Knowledge of Office Practices and Procedures.
- Have Reasonable Ability to Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Administrators, Employees and The General Public.
- Familiar with Current Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, E-Mail, and Internet Software.