Job Details

Salary: $28.13 - $34.19 Hourly
Location : San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 12/2025
Department: Courtroom Operations Department
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition/Distinguishing Characteristics

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, attends sessions of the Superior Court, performs a variety of Courtroom, Judicial and/or program support duties related to Court hearings and Courtroom proceedings, and performs other related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is distinguished from the Legal Process Clerk series in that the assigned duties emphasize the Courtroom and Judicial support. The primary focus of the assignment is to independently perform the more difficult and complex clerical and administrative Courtroom legal process work. May be responsible for mentoring and peer to peer training.
Typical Tasks

• Provide specialized clerical support for various functions during Criminal Courtroom proceedings
• Receive, examine, review, prepare, process and maintain a variety of Criminal legal documents in the Courtroom
• Verify, enter, track, and retrieve information from automated and manual record-keeping systems; i.e., recalling of warrants, entering and filing Superior Court Informations, protective orders, consolidation of cases, etc
• Initiate, update, maintain and process Court calendars and Odyssey case files for Courtroom proceedings
• Prepare and process remands and referrals during Court sessions
• Prepare correspondence related to legal filings, legal processes, Court procedures, Court calendars, as well as respond to any inquiries regarding specific cases
• Examine legal documents for correctness of form and format, sufficiency of information and conformance with legal procedures for criminal matters both in and out of the Courtroom setting
• Complete forms according to reporting regulations
• Provide case notifications on all felonies and misdemeanor formal Probation cases to appropriate agencies, including Mental Health, Parole, Probation and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Criminal proceedings
• The laws, codes, ordinances and procedures pertaining to Courtroom legal process work of the Superior Court including filing, data entry procedures and standard office and Courtroom procedures
• Proper telephone etiquette
• Alphabetical, numerical and chronological sequences used in filing
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and the correct use of the English language
• Standard office equipment and personal computers

Ability to:

• Use a variety of computer programs relevant to the duties of the position
• Learn internal and external policies, procedures, rules, legal terminology and organization
• Apply laws, rules and policies pertaining to the work of the Superior Court and Courtroom proceedings
• Keyboard accurately
• Perform duties under pressure and with many interruptions in a fast-paced Courtroom environment
• Deal with the public and outside agencies with tact and courtesy
• Read and comprehend material
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Dexterity, coordination and vision to use a computer keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis
• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate effectively in an office, with the public and Court staff
• Personal mobility to:
  1. work in various office and Courtroom locations
  2. move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
  3. move from place to place within an office
  4. sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time

Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• One year of experience as a Legal Process Clerk or California Traffic Safety Institute (CTSI) Clerk OR
• One year of responsible clerical experience which must have involved the filing, indexing, and processing of legal documents, forms or records used for Court

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California driver's license may be required.
• Incumbents are required to remain available to work in a Courtroom setting outside of normal business hours on an as needed basis.

BENEFITS:
Employees hired to a permanent (regular) position are eligible to participate in Court sponsored retirement, health, vision, and dental programs. Other benefits include life insurance, flexible spending, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement for job related education, and an employee assistance program. Regular employees enjoy thirteen paid holidays per year and accrue vacation and sick leave hours. to view the benefit plan associated with this employment opportunity. Please reference Miscellaneous Unit 20.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS - JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
All applicants must meet the qualification standards and requirements of the positions as stated on the job announcement. At oral interviews, or as otherwise designated, all documents required for employment must be verified. The Superior Court reserves the right to modify the selection/examination process if it is deemed necessary.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to become an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work well with others.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which may be in conflict with the interest of the Superior Court.

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE:
All employees are required to take an oath of allegiance.

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE:
Applicants who are offered employment must pass a fingerprint background check. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Court does not discriminate against the disabled. Please advise Human Resources if you will require special accommodation to participate in the examination process or to perform the essential functions of the job. Call (805) ###-####.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION:
All employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of work eligibility.