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Title: Sessions Clerk - Eastern Division Housing Court
Pay Grade: Grade 13
Starting Pay: $59,047.98/Yr.
Departmental Mission Statement: The Housing Court’s mission is to adjudicate all matters presented by litigants within its jurisdiction regarding housing in a fair, efficient, and timely manner according to the rule of law and the facts presented. In accordance with this mission, the Housing Court, through its operating philosophy and business practices, strives to present a citizen-oriented process to maximize access to justice for all such litigants. All members of the Housing Court are committed to this mission and process to fulfill our role within the judicial branch.
HOUSING COURT ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
Notes:
This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
Position Summary: This series is responsible for regularly attending sessions of court in place of the Recorder or Deputy Recorder unless otherwise prohibited by statute. Performs specific functions in court such as calling the list, administering oaths, receiving documents and exhibits, and recording dispositions. Also performs case processing duties when the court is not in session and provides service to the public and other individuals who have business with the court consistent with policies on confidentiality. The position title above the entry-level requires the performance of more responsible duties and more specialized out-of-court case processing duties. Employees are appointed into this series at the entry-level position title and are eligible for reclassification to the higher-level position title consistent with the specifications for the higher-level position title. The position title reverts back to the entry-level when there is a vacancy.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS:
This position is part of a series that includes a number of levels. Employees are appointed to the entry-level and are eligible to advance to the higher levels consistent with this job description and Trial Court policies.
Sessions Clerk I - This is the entry-level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to run sessions of court and to perform case processing duties when the court is not in session.
Sessions Clerk II - This is the second-level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to provide assistance in the area of case management and to perform more advanced case processing duties when the court is not in session.
Sessions Clerk I Duties:
Regularly attends sessions of court for a major portion of the work day. While in court, assists the judge presiding over the session by calling the list, presenting matters to the court, ensuring that the session is stenographically or electronically recorded, administering oaths and giving directions to the parties as necessary, recording the judge's decisions, drawing orders reflecting those decisions as directed by the judge, and performing related duties as necessary. Performs courtroom duties alone or may supervise other employees depending on the needs of the session;
Sessions Clerk II Additional Duties:
Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for the position of Sessions Clerk.
Sessions Clerk I Requirements:
Sessions Clerk II Additional Requirements:
A minimum of three years of experience as a Sessions Clerk I.
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