Under the supervision of the Assistant Clerk/Executive Officer and Clerk/Executive Officer, this role handles procedural, legal, and support tasks for a Court of Appeal Clerk’s Office, using electronic systems in a professional environment. The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, offers a team-based environment, work/life balance, career growth and development opportunities, and excellent benefits. The Court offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities include familiarity with appellate procedures across civil, criminal, and juvenile cases; assisting with original proceedings; reviewing filings for compliance with court rules; docketing and managing cases using electronic systems; monitoring case activity for accuracy and timeliness; preparing and issuing court communications; maintaining files and records; communicating with court staff, attorneys, and the public; supporting oral argument calendars; serving as courtroom clerk as needed; and handling mail and processing payments and receipts.

Qualifications:

Assistant Deputy Clerk I, II, or III: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two to four years of legal processing experience. Experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Deputy Clerk: Equivalent to graduation from high school and five years of legal processing experience, including two years of advanced procedural and legal processing experience at the appellate court deputy clerk level. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Senior Deputy Clerk: Equivalent to graduation from high school and six years of legal processing experience, including two years of advanced procedural and legal processing experience at the level of an appellate court deputy clerk and one year as a lead.

Directly related college-level coursework may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Location: San Jose, CA

Annual salary with benefits:

Assistant Deputy Clerk I, II, III Salary Range:        $4,793 - $7,046 per month

Deputy Clerk Salary Range:                                    $6,372 - $7,749 per month

Senior Deputy Clerk Salary Range:                        $7,015 - $8,527 per month

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