Legal Processing Clerk

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Colusa County Superior Court - Legal Processing Clerk

## Job Overview
The Colusa County Superior Court is looking for a **Legal Processing Clerk** to join their team. This position is responsible for receiving and processing legal documents, assisting in calendaring regular hearings, preparing correspondence related to legal filings, issuing summonses and subpoenas, and providing quality public service.

## Salary
The salary for this position is

* - Hourly
* $1, - $1, Biweekly
* $36, - $47, Annually

## Location
This position is located in Colusa, CA.

## Job Type
This is a full-time position.

## Job Number
2023-006

## Department
Court Clerk's Office

## Opening Date
05/26/2023

## Listing Open Until Filled
Yes

## Responsibilities
* Receives, reviews and prepares legal documents for compliance with filing requirements
* Certification of documents
* Assists in calendaring regular hearings
* Prepares correspondence related to legal filings and processes
* Provides information to attorneys, their staff and the general public relative to the filing and processing of documents
* Receives fees, fines and deposits
* Issues summonses and subpoenas
* Works on a variety of office assignments involving legal processes, legal decisions, court related work, legal research, preparation of legal documents, basic interpretation and explanation of legal requirements or applicable law
* Assists in the courtroom as required
* Performs related tasks as required

## Qualifications
* Minimum Requirements:
* Knowledge: Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, legal documents and filing systems, basic court proceedings, basic legal terminology, modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, principals and procedures of record keeping, English language usage, grammar, and punctuation.
* Abilities: Perform basic legal clerical work involving speed and accuracy, use legal terms and learn the methods and processes particular to clerical work in the court, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, input data on a computer terminal with speed and accuracy, work effectively and cooperatively with others, and provide quality public service.

## Application Process
The Colusa County Superior Court application and Employment Opportunity Announcement may be obtained at /. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of application materials. Candidates are required to submit a completed application which clearly demonstrates their qualifications for this position. Resumes may not be substituted for any part of the official application.

## Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colusa County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Colusa County Superior Court is seeking a qualified individual to join their team as a Legal Processing Clerk. This position is responsible for receiving and processing legal documents, assisting in calendaring regular hearings, preparing correspondence related to legal filings, issuing summonses and subpoenas, and providing quality public service.

The salary for this position is - Hourly, $1, - $1, Biweekly, and $36, - $47, Annually. This position is located in Colusa, CA and is a full-time position.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

* Minimum Requirements:
* Knowledge: Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, legal documents and filing systems, basic court proceedings, basic legal terminology, modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, principals and procedures of record keeping, English language usage, grammar, and punctuation.
* Abilities: Perform basic legal clerical work involving speed and accuracy, use legal terms and learn the methods and processes particular to clerical work in the court, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, input data on a computer terminal with speed and accuracy, work effectively and cooperatively with others, and provide quality public service.

The Colusa County Superior Court application and Employment Opportunity Announcement may be obtained at /. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of application materials. Candidates are required to submit a completed application which clearly demonstrates their qualifications for this position. Resumes may not be substituted for any part of the official application.

The Colusa County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the listing is open until filled.

Typing, Clerical work, Legal clerical experience, Familiarity with legal terminology, General office practices and procedures, Filing systems, Basic court proceedings, Legal terminology, Modern office procedures, Methods, Computer equipment, Principals and procedures of record keeping, English language usage, Grammar, Punctuation

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Application Process The Colusa County Superior Court application and Employment Opportunity Announcement may be obtained at /. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of application materials. Candidates are required to submit a completed application which clearly demonstrates their qualifications for this position. Resumes may not be substituted for any part of the official application.

Qualification and Experience Two (2) years of typing and clerical work, including some legal clerical experience involving familiarity with legal terminology. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Legal