Trial Clerk

These positions reside in the courtrooms of the Criminal Division or the Traffic Division of the Clerk of Courts. The pay rate is $16.86 per hour.

The Trial Clerk performs office and clerical work in and out of the courtroom consisting of increasingly detailed work assignments. This work is time-critical and must be performed efficiently and accurately to meet court requirements and schedules. Trial Clerks will spend the majority of their time in the courtroom or hearing room. This position requires flexibility to work unscheduled overtime based on the needs of the Court, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

The role performs a variety of clerical tasks, such as:

• Swear people in and take evidence
• Keep the record
• Take notes on what happens in court
• Take in and maintain evidence
• Take and enter pleas

A Trial Clerk might work face-to-face, over the phone, online, or any combination of the three with coworkers at the Clerk’s office, the Judges, the Judicial Assistants, the Deputies, the defendants, the attorneys, the State, and the Public Defenders.

Requirements for a Trial Clerk:

Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year general office experience and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

• The position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment.
• The ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications is necessary.
• Use of specified computer applications to include case management and data entry programs may be required.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including, but not limited to, computer keyboard, scanning equipment, printer, fax machine, copying machine, telephones, typewriter, calculator, etc.

***For consideration and more detailed information about the Trial Clerk position please visit our website at www.myorangeclerk.com/careers to apply.***

At OCCC, equal talent will always get equal opportunity.

DFWP / Background Checks Required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.86 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person