Court Services Specialist Trainee/I/II - North Kern, Delano - 018

COURT SERVICES SPECIALIST TRAINEE/I/IINorth Kern Division, Delano Branch - 018Positions open until 5:00 PM on June 17, 2026.Trainee: $18.20 - $22.21 hourlyLevel I: $20.61 - $25.16 hourlyLevel II: $23.12 - $28.22 hourlyOverviewUnder close supervision, court services specialists perform routine legal clerical duties to support court operations. The Trainee level provides foundational training and may lead to promotion to Level I upon successful completion of the first year.Courts services specialists at Level I and II carry increasing responsibilities and independence, performing a full range of clerical tasks and legal document processing.Trainee ResponsibilitiesReceives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements.Prepares, files and sorts legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.Provides information regarding court procedures and legal filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in a manual or automated record‑keeping system.Accepts fines and fees; makes appropriate journal entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.Assists with jury activities such as drawing jury pools, qualifying jurors and keeping records on juror compensation.Operates a variety of office machines and equipment.Prepares and sends routine correspondence.Performs other job‑related duties as required.Level I ResponsibilitiesReceives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements; returns unacceptable documents; affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify and/or file documents.Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.Provides information regarding court procedures; answers inquiries and explains legal filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in manual or automated record‑keeping systems.At the direction of a judge, prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, orders, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents; recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments, and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures.Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court minutes, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances, or petitions; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments.Accepts fines and fees; makes appropriate journal entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.Performs duties in support of jury activities such as drawing jury pools, qualifying jurors and keeping records on juror compensation.Performs other duties as assigned.Level II ResponsibilitiesSame as Level I responsibilities, performed with greater independence and discretion.May perform more complex legal document preparation and court order issuance without direction.Handles higher volume and difficulty of cases, exercising higher level of judgment.Qualifications – TraineeHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.One year of full‑time paid clerical experience.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Proficient in computer skills, record‑keeping systems, and office equipment.Knowledge of general clerical and record‑keeping practices, telephone etiquette, proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.Ability to learn legal terminology, follow filing procedures, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and perform calculations.Must possess a valid Class C California driver license at the time of appointment.Qualifications – Level IHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.One year of full‑time paid experience performing clerical duties requiring knowledge of legal documents and court processes.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Same abilities and knowledge as trainee, with experience in a court, law enforcement related agency, or private attorney's office.Valid Class C California driver license.Qualifications – Level IIHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Two years of full‑time paid experience in performance of clerical duties involving legal documents and court processes.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Experience in a court, law enforcement related agency or private attorney's office.Valid Class C California driver license.Physical Requirements / Working ConditionsPrimary sedentary indoor office job; requires finger, hand and arm dexterity, repetitive hand/arm movement, moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), mobility, typing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and prolonged sitting.Work environment includes repetitive tasks, reliance on office machinery, interaction with the public and co‑workers, limited exposure to dust, odors and fumes.Mental functions include reading, writing, math computations, problem‑solving, decision‑making and multi‑tasking.Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

COURT SERVICES SPECIALIST TRAINEE/I/IINorth Kern Division, Delano Branch - 018Positions open until 5:00 PM on June 17, 2026.Trainee: $18.20 - $22.21 hourlyLevel I: $20.61 - $25.16 hourlyLevel II: $23.12 - $28.22 hourlyOverviewUnder close supervision, court services specialists perform routine legal clerical duties to support court operations. The Trainee level provides foundational training and may lead to promotion to Level I upon successful completion of the first year.Courts services specialists at Level I and II carry increasing responsibilities and independence, performing a full range of clerical tasks and legal document processing.Trainee ResponsibilitiesReceives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements.Prepares, files and sorts legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.Provides information regarding court procedures and legal filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in a manual or automated record‑keeping system.Accepts fines and fees; makes appropriate journal entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.Assists with jury activities such as drawing jury pools, qualifying jurors and keeping records on juror compensation.Operates a variety of office machines and equipment.Prepares and sends routine correspondence.Performs other job‑related duties as required.Level I ResponsibilitiesReceives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity to requirements; returns unacceptable documents; affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify and/or file documents.Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.Provides information regarding court procedures; answers inquiries and explains legal filing processes; explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in manual or automated record‑keeping systems.At the direction of a judge, prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, orders, subpoenas, abstracts and other official documents; recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments, and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures.Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court minutes, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances, or petitions; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments.Accepts fines and fees; makes appropriate journal entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.Performs duties in support of jury activities such as drawing jury pools, qualifying jurors and keeping records on juror compensation.Performs other duties as assigned.Level II ResponsibilitiesSame as Level I responsibilities, performed with greater independence and discretion.May perform more complex legal document preparation and court order issuance without direction.Handles higher volume and difficulty of cases, exercising higher level of judgment.Qualifications – TraineeHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.One year of full‑time paid clerical experience.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Proficient in computer skills, record‑keeping systems, and office equipment.Knowledge of general clerical and record‑keeping practices, telephone etiquette, proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.Ability to learn legal terminology, follow filing procedures, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and perform calculations.Must possess a valid Class C California driver license at the time of appointment.Qualifications – Level IHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.One year of full‑time paid experience performing clerical duties requiring knowledge of legal documents and court processes.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Same abilities and knowledge as trainee, with experience in a court, law enforcement related agency, or private attorney's office.Valid Class C California driver license.Qualifications – Level IIHigh school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Two years of full‑time paid experience in performance of clerical duties involving legal documents and court processes.Typing speed of at least 35 net words per minute.Experience in a court, law enforcement related agency or private attorney's office.Valid Class C California driver license.Physical Requirements / Working ConditionsPrimary sedentary indoor office job; requires finger, hand and arm dexterity, repetitive hand/arm movement, moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), mobility, typing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and prolonged sitting.Work environment includes repetitive tasks, reliance on office machinery, interaction with the public and co‑workers, limited exposure to dust, odors and fumes.Mental functions include reading, writing, math computations, problem‑solving, decision‑making and multi‑tasking.Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

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