10/16/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, maintains the order and safety of the Judicial Officer, courtroom staff, jurors and spectators in a fulltime limited and unlimited, assigned civil or probate courtroom and performs specialized and responsible technical and administrative case-processing support functions; maintains the integrity of the jury; serves as the court liaison for juries, witnesses, attorneys, case parties and the public; monitors court surroundings; and performs related clerical and security duties as required.

Court Attendant is distinguished from the Judicial Assistant series in that the latter acts as the primary clerical support for courtroom procedures, functions and activities with responsibility for recording minutes of proceedings, swearing in juries, witnesses, interpreters and other related parties, and providing primary care of exhibits and evidence.

Typical duties of a Court Attendant may include, but are not limited to:

• Performs pre-court searches of courtroom and surrounding areas prior to morning and afternoon sessions; identifies hazardous/suspicious items or conditions and reports security violations to the sheriff or other appropriate personnel; uses alarm buttons or radio communications for emergencies.
• Sets up audio/visual equipment prior to court session; aids attorneys in the use of equipment and reports any technical issues to appropriate staff; handles ADA requests and provides help with equipment when required.
• Opens court sessions and maintains order while court is in session by carefully monitoring juror, litigant, spectator, witness and attorney demeanor and actions and anticipating and taking prompt, appropriate actions to address potential disturbances, including notifying the sheriff's office as required; provides emergency assistance by administering first aid and CPR and by contacting appropriate personnel or agencies in emergency situations; administers courtroom evacuation procedures; completes related reports and forms, including incident, theft and injury reports.
• Acts as liaison with jurors and takes charge of the jury; greets and orients jurors to appropriate courtroom decorum and procedures; provides jurors with exhibits, verdict forms, jury question forms and jury instructions as appropriate; prevents conversations between jurors and with the public, witnesses, spectators, media and the parties to cases during trials; takes jury attendance; passes out jury questionnaires; reviews questions for proper format and transports all questions in written format from jury to judge; ensures the physical integrity of the jury during trials and deliberations and ensures appropriate isolation from the public and compromising situations; during jury deliberation, remains available at all times; as necessary, coordinates refreshments and meals for jurors, gathers and secures exhibits and informs court when verdict is reached or when jury cannot reach a decision; at trial end, destroys jurors' notes.
• In conjunction with the Judicial Assistant, accepts and processes designated materials, including documents for filing and confidential materials; returns incomplete documents; enters and retrieves documents and case data into case management databases; scans documents where appropriate; verifies accuracy of data entry; maintains inventory of case files within the courtroom; copies, posts and distributes or faxes materials, such as daily court calendar and tentative rulings; may accept fees from attorneys and process following established procedures; provides courtroom status reports; picks up, sorts and distributes courtroom mail and materials.
• Assists parties, witnesses, the court and clerks in the handling and presentation of exhibits in court; inventories and/or delivers exhibits to and from the exhibit room or locker.
• May assist the Judicial Assistant in locating and retrieving case files and organizing materials; assists with calendar preparation and calendar call; posts and distributes calendars; may prepare less-complex minute orders; compiles court case statistics and prepares and coordinates a variety of narrative reports and records; operates a photocopier, fax machine and other office machines including scanners and personal computers.
• Answers telephones and assists the public by providing general information pertaining to courtroom procedures in a courteous and service-oriented manner; directs members of the media to appropriate area or personnel.
• Ensures efficient courtroom operations; regularly operates and monitors courtroom equipment; identifies and notifies maintenance or custodial services to ensure that courtroom issues are promptly addressed; monitors, maintains inventory of and orders courtroom supplies and equipment.
• Attends various meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
• Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.