Court Services Assistant I-Continuous Recruitment

Starting Hourly Rate as CSA I: $21.1840Hourly Rate at Six Months of Service as CSA I: $22.2429Hourly Rate after Promotion to CSA II (typically 12 months of employment): $23.3553Hourly Rate after Promotion to CSA III (typically at 2 years of employment): $25.7420 (CSA III Salary Range: $22.2370 - $28.3820)Position SummaryUnder the supervision of a Court Services Manager or Court Services Supervisor, a Court Services Assistant performs specialized duties in support of Court operations including processing legal documents, performing specialized accounting duties, pursuing and securing payment of receivables and delinquent accounts, preparing minutes of Court proceedings, assisting attorneys and litigants, processing judicial decisions, and other recordkeeping duties. The Court Services Assistant is a three-level series distinguished primarily by the complexity of work, level of independent judgment, and action and application of technical knowledge.Court Services Assistant IThe entry level in the series. A CSA I initially works under close supervision performing a variety of general clerical duties associated with one segment of Court operations while learning to apply specialized court/legal practices and procedures applicable to assigned work unit(s). As a CSA I develops knowledge and proficiency, a wider variety of duties are assigned and they are allowed to work more independently. Almost all new or unusual situations are referred to senior staff for assistance.Court Services Assistant IIThe journey level of the series. A CSA II is expected to perform the full range of specialized clerical duties in support of assigned Court operations and must exercise independent judgment and action within established criteria. New or unusual situations are frequently referred to senior staff.Court Services Assistant IIIThe advanced journey level in the series, providing technical expertise to operational service units within the Superior Court and may regularly be assigned some courtroom clerk duties. Incumbents perform the full range of specialized clerical duties and provide technical assistance in the more complex assignments. A CSA III will exercise considerable independent judgment and action within defined criteria.ResponsibilitiesAssist the public on the phone or in person in the use of Court forms, document filing procedures, jury services procedures, and other such matters requiring the application of technical, legal, and judicial procedures and practices.Receive, examine, and file legal documents; prepare and maintain case files.Review case files for readiness of a hearing or trial; prepare and distribute calendars; maintain trial status and availability of courtrooms.Prepare and/or issue warrants, writs, orders, abstracts, and other official documents on behalf of the Court.Enter traffic, municipal code, and county code violation citations.Recall warrants, exonerate bail, prepare judgments, dismissals, or seal cases pursuant to Court order.Compute, receive, and post payments, bail, fines, and fees; compute penalty assessments; enter bail and trust monies; and keep various financial and statistical records.Process claims, invoices, purchase orders, payments, and warrants; verify, balance, and adjust accounts and records; and posts, tally, and reconcile account records.KnowledgePublic information and communication techniquesOffice practices, procedures, and equipmentRecord keeping principles, techniques, and filing systemsCustomer services skillsMethods of locating and verifying information using source documentsDocument preparationBusiness English, spelling, and basic mathematics.AbilityCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingFollow oral and written directionsLearn office rules, methods, and policiesMake arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracyOperate computer, calculator, and other standard office equipmentLearn to perform clerical, accounting, and collection activitiesAccurately prepare basic financial and statistical summaries and reportsCollect delinquent fees and finesInput data into various automated financial programsDemonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public, other law and justice agencies, and fellow employees.Equal Opportunity StatementShasta County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities by informing Human Resources in writing or by telephone at the time of application.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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