Courtroom Deputy
What you'd do
The Courtroom Deputy performs court or courtroom functions, which include calendaring, recording pertinent results for minutes, drafting judgements, processing orders, managing the judge's caseload, attending and logging court proceedings. This job entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court or courtroom operation. Courtroom Deputies at this level are being trained to function at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar responsibilities.
Major duties
Manages judge's cases by: distributing and monitoring deadlines; calendaring and regulating case movement; monitoring filing of pertinent documents and timely responses to judicial orders; and setting dates and times for hearings, trials and conferences. Reviews cases or reports for necessary actions. Keeps judge and immediate staff informed of case progress. Reviews information relating to pending matters to ensure that all records and reference material are available for use by the judge and chambers. Attends court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, and managing exhibits. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries. Drafts orders judgments for the judge's approval. Manages the mediation process. Acts as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Serves as a primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes. Coordinates hearings. Reviews the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the position of Courtroom Deputy, an applicant must have: A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years general work experience, which include a significant amount of customer/public interaction. One-year full-time experience in an office or administrative environment requiring the regular application of clerical procedures and involving the routine use of specialized terminology and software for word processing/data entry. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. Candidate must possess exceptional communication skills since frequent contact is with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the Judiciary
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