Courtroom Assistant - CM2025

Work Type: 100% fully onsite
Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday
 
Position Description
Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

Interacts directly with the public, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security.
Prepares the courtroom for hearings, coordinates courtroom actions with Courtroom Clerk, and manages the courtroom during proceedings maintaining order and integrity of the court process.
Prepares e-courtroom equipment (digital FTR recorder, white noise machine, electronic presentation equipment, electronic fingerprint equipment etc.) for use during hearing; coordinates the use of and runs equipment during hearing and troubleshoots technical issues.
Assist victims and the State during proceedings.
Utilizes court system (iCIS) check-in and printed calendar to determine whether case parties are present, obtain additional information needed for court from litigants, communicate cases called with Judicial Officer.
Prepares files for the court, distributes the court calendar, reviews files for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure; contact parties for missing information.
Assists with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings.
Performs critical data entry of hearing outcomes and results into the court system (iCIS) in real time to maintain updated data, modify existing records, or initiate court ordered actions.
Works collaboratively with other divisions to offer assistance in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled.
Assists the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar & other assignments by request. Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or GED
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities OR Combined Education and Experience

Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Our Preferred Candidate Has:

Bilingual in Spanish/English
Experience within a courtroom environment; maintaining order and integrity of the court process
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, iCIS, multi-line telephone systems, and copy/fax machine

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge Of:
Legal research methods and techniques
Court policies, procedures, and operations
State laws, rules, and regulations
Skill In:

Effectively and professionally communicating verbally and in writing to convey information effectively and appropriately based on audience, including providing directives to large groups of people
Utilizing the following programs and equipment; Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel; iCIS, OnBase, eFile, multi-line telephone system, copy machine, e-courtroom equipment, and fax machine.
Critical thinking and evaluating information to determine the best solution
Ability To:

Perform work tasks with attention to detail
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize tasks and re-prioritize tasks based on importance and time sensitivity
Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

Interacts directly with the public, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security.
Prepares the courtroom for hearings, coordinates courtroom actions with Courtroom Clerk, and manages the courtroom during proceedings maintaining order and integrity of the court process.
 Prepares e-courtroom equipment (digital FTR recorder, white noise machine, electronic presentation equipment, electronic fingerprint equipment etc.) for use during hearing; coordinates the use of and runs equipment during hearing and troubleshoots technical issues.
Assist victims and the State during proceedings.
Utilizes court system (iCIS) check-in and printed calendar to determine whether case parties are present, obtain additional information needed for court from litigants, communicate cases called with Judicial Officer.
Prepares files for the court, distributes the court calendar, reviews files for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure; contact parties for missing information.
Assists with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings.
Performs critical data entry of hearing outcomes and results into the court system (iCIS) in real time to maintain updated data, modify existing records, or initiate court ordered actions.
Works collaboratively with other divisions to offer assistance in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled.
Assists the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar & other assignments by request.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities OR Combined Education and Experience
Qualifications: An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Education Required      
High School diploma or GED

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