Legal Processing Clerk I
Company: Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne
Final Filing Date: November 2, 2025, at 5:00pm
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Hourly Compensation:
For required employment application, please visit: Employment Opportunities & Employment Application | Superior Court of California | County of Tuolumne
The Position:
Legal Processing Clerk I: This is an entry-level position in a training status and must acquire proficiency in the full range of duties related to their assigned position prior to progression to the journey-level Legal Processing Clerk II position. Under close supervision, performs routine clerical duties in the areas of legal processing, judicial and/or program support work, and perform related duties as required.
Benefits:
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement up to $75.00 per month for Gym, Massage, Acupuncture.
• Potential to accrue 240 hours of Personal Time Off for vacation or sick leave usage.
• 16 hours of paid floating holidays per calendar year.
• Up to $2,800 monthly court contribution toward monthly health insurance premium costs – amount varies according to employee's plan elections, dependents, and whether employee chooses to partially or totally waive one or more of the court's health plan(s);
• CalPERS retirement plan (employee pays the employee's EPMC (8%) on a monthly pre-tax basis);
• CalPERS Medical Retirement.
• Court-paid $60,000 Group Term Basic Life Insurance plan.
• Court-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Computer loan program with 3-year interest-free loan for purchases up to $3,000.
Representative Duties - For illustrative purposes only:
• Provides assistance to the public with procedural information and status; explains and accepts fees and fines.
• Receives and examines legal documents for correctness of information, conformity, jurisdiction, completeness, timeliness, and required supporting documentation before acceptance for action by the court; files, endorses and/or certifies documents and affixes seals.
• Prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents on behalf of the court; notifies law enforcement agencies of warrant and bail status, prepares judgments, and dismisses cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures, copies materials from files and sends to requestors.
• Prepares and maintains files and documents; receives files and legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.
• Uses various computer programs to prepare document files, information, and correspondence related to the explanation of court policies and procedures; follows procedures for updating and/or purging electronic files; scans documents.
• Maintains court records, including case tracking, storage, retrieval, preparation, and distribution of records for retention and/or destruction.
• Verifies, enters, retrieves, copies, corrects and updates case information in files, computer records, and automated record-keeping systems.
• Computes, receives, receipts, and records payments of bail, fines and fees; reviews, posts, and balances daily registers and journals; counts and reconciles daily cash with receipts.
• Maintains logs and work production records and composes or prepares routine reports and correspondence related to official court actions.
• Prepares court calendars and/or calendars cases; prepares notices of hearings, court appearances, or petitions.
• Prepares appeal notices; utilizes and operates computerized case & document management systems; and maintains appellate record timelines.
• Draws jury lists; conducts juror orientation sessions; coordinates with courtroom staff on the need for and dismissal of jurors; responds to juror inquiries and requests to be excused from service; performs juror Failure To Appear procedure; processes juror service payments; assists in providing services to the Grand Jury.
• Provides clerical support to the court, such as processing, scheduling, stocking informational materials, sorting and delivering mail and files to appropriate individuals, divisions, and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
2 of experience
Salary Range: $19.9371-$24.3391
Full Time
Send Resumes To: jmorrison@tuolumne.courts.ca.gov
