(Illustrative Only)
• Attends court hearings of various complexity and duration, including but not limited to arraignments, default dissolutions, probate annual accounting and others as assigned
• Determines, summarizes and records the points and decisions reached in the course of the proceeding
• Extracts the information collected in the courtroom and prepares a cohesive, understandable Minute Entry
• Accesses, inputs and maintains data in automated case management system
• Provides a monthly recap of all under-advisements and statistics of hearings attended
• Interprets, explains and applies specific statutes, code regulations and procedures
• Impanels grand jury and trial juries
• Takes, transcribes and dockets courtroom dictation
• Processes and distributes official records of formal orders and other official and legal documents at the direction of the Judge
• Maintains control of case files during Court hearings and assures files are available at the scheduled time
• Updates Court and judges' calendars based on Court orders and coordinates calendars and schedules with Judicial Assistants
• Keeps records of matters taken under advisement to assure judge's ruling within legally set time limitations
• Marks and maintains all submitted exhibits and assures exhibits are available at scheduled hearings
• Certifies documents
• Reads information or indictment preceding criminal trials
• Closes out criminal case files which includes reporting felony convictions
• Issues bench warrants; prepares and maintains files
• Performs other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting in court or at desk for shorthand, data entry, transcription and taking dictation; working with and around other court staff, clerk's staff, attorneys, defendants and the public; dealing with interruptions from co-workers, phones and unscheduled hearings; repetitive motion hand / wrist for data entry and transcription; vision acuity (near / far) for computer and courtroom work; Hearing for courtroom testimony, etc.; touch for shorthand, and computer work.

Two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation (by shorthand or speed writing) at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR

Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience in a business environment or training in business procedures; must have keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute and take dictation (by shorthand or speed writing) at 60 words per minute and/or have experience with digital recording equipment; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.