Starting Salary: $40,447

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Superior Court of California, County of Kings, has an opening for the Court Services Clerk I
position.

About the Position:

This position issues legal documents for criminal and traffic cases; enters, processes and dockets
judgments; enters legal documents into Register of Action for court proceedings; reviews legal
documents to determine acceptance or rejection; researches and provides information by telephone,
in person and in writing; opens appropriate court case files; types a variety of legal documents and
notices; certifies legal documents as necessary; accepts and receives fines, fees, payments and cash
bail; processes traffic tickets; enters data and statistics on computer; prepares calendar to process
cases through court; prepares preliminary information for court minutes; routes legal documents and
copies to appropriate agencies, individuals and County departments; pulls records or exhibits; checks
and balances transaction log; closes cases including reporting convictions as appropriate; orders and
processes jury lists; photocopies and files documents and correspondence; prepares bank deposits;
maintains accounts receivable and/or trust accounts; may process appeals to permit higher court
review; may perform courtroom duties including case docketing; receives cash or bail bonds; receives,
opens and distributes mail; receives and file stamps legal and other documents to initiate case
processing; orders and maintains supplies; purges and destroys outdated records; files counter
arraignments; may assist in training new staff; may perform courtroom duties as a secondary
assignment, and perform all other as assigned duties relevant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Possession of High School Diploma or GED; and two years of general clerical experience. Two years
of college work or 60 semester units in legal office procedures and terminology may be substituted for
one (1) of the required years of experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and
experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities as
determined by the Court Executive Officer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California Class ‘C” driver’s license. Ability to qualify for a security clearance
through fingerprinting, traffic and criminal record background investigation, and random drug testing.
Ability to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity; eye-hand
coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; verbal communication; use of
office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Travel may be
required outside of Kings County to attend meetings, conferences, and trainings.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Superior Court provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Our programs include
medical, dental and vision insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, term life
insurance, long term disability and accident insurance and other employee benefits. The court makes
considerable contributions to health and retirement benefits on behalf of the employees.
The court also provides:

• Paid Holidays- Full-time court employees receive 14 paid holidays

• Paid Sick Leave- Full-time court employees accrue 10 – 16 days (based on years of service)

• Paid Vacation Leave- Full-time court employees accrue 10 – 25 days (based on years of service)
  

Health Insurance: The court offers three levels of medical coverage for employees to elect. The court
pays 100% of the employee medical, dental and vision premiums and contributes a substantial amount
towards dependent(s) coverage. Employees who waive court-sponsored medical insurance and who
provide proof of other group medical insurance are eligible to receive $274 per pay period (24 periods
per year).

Life Insurance: The court gives you the ability to help financially protect your family/beneficiaries with
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. You have the option to supplement
the court-paid $15,000 policy with life insurance for family members and additional coverage for yourself
through Voluntary Life Insurance.

Retirement: The court pays a considerable bi-weekly contribution on behalf of the employee to
California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS). All regular employees are required to
enroll in CALPERS and contribute 6.5% bi-weekly for the defined benefit plan [2% at age 62].

Deferred Compensation: The court offers employees the ability to participate in 457 deferred-
compensation plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The court provides employees with support for a wide variety
of challenges through EAP. Benefits include up to three (3) sessions, every six (6) months of face-to-
face confidential counseling.

CLOSING DATE

Friday, April 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Court Application
• Typing Certificate (minimum 35 WPM, must be from a recognized agency, and obtained within

the last two years at the time of application)

Application materials must be submitted as a single e-mail attachment in PDF format to
personnel@kings.courts.ca.gov or by mail:

Superior Court of the State of California
County of Kings
Attn: Human Resources Division
1640 Kings County Drive
Hanford, CA 93230

(559) 582-1010 Extension 6021

The Court Application is available on our website: Employment | Superior Court of California | County
of Kings

EOE/AA Employer

[This is not an offer of employment by the County of Kings or State of California]