Deputy Court Clerk I (410C, Criminal Division)
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Deputy Court Clerk I (410C, Criminal Division) in San Francisco, CA
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Location
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2026-00017
Criminal Division
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
5/8/2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, is actively seeking qualified individuals for Deputy Court Clerk I openings in the Criminal Division. Duties include performing a wide variety of general court support work, including legal document processing, public counter work, data entry, jury support and other court‑specific functions; basic fiscal record keeping and maintenance assignments; and other job‑related duties as required.
FINAL FILING DATE:
12:00 PM, May 8, 2026 COMPENSATION:
$2,210.92 to $2,962.46 biweekly ($57,484 to $77,024 annually) The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, life insurance, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay. Examples of Duties
POSITION OVERVIEW The Deputy Court Clerk I performs general clerical support work for the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, such as: Typing and data entry of a large variety of court forms and legal documents on a computer. Proofreading. Performing mathematical computations. Handling USPS mail correspondence. Handling cash, check, money order and credit card transactions. Maintaining and filing court records whether conventionally and/or via E‑filing. Scanning, copying, retrieving, and returning warehouse files. Sorting and filing of documents, recurrent use of alpha and numerical systems. Providing information to the public and other staff in‑person, by telephone, email, and in writing. Typical Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, bend, stoop, lift, and stretch; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with judicial officers, executive management, litigants, attorneys, other staff and the public. Most positions in this classification are assigned Monday through Friday during normal working hours. Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: One year of experience performing a variety of office support work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Clerical practices and procedures. Proper English grammar, spelling and usage. Principles and practices of public relations and customer service. Arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Personal computers and software applications. Ability to: Learn, understand, explain, and apply office practices and procedures. Perform clerical work involving judgment; focus meticulously on accuracy when handling data and completing tasks. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Handle procedural questions and resolve conflicts effectively. Manage tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals. Type at a speed of at least 35 words per minute with reasonable accuracy. Use a personal computer and appropriate software for word processing, record keeping, and court support functions. Operate standard office machines and equipment such as computer printers, calculators, and copy equipment. Learn new tools and adapt to changing procedures. Read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, with judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, other staff, and the general public. Maintain confidential information when required by legal or ethical standards. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON‑MERIT FACTOR.
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12:00 PM, May 8, 2026 COMPENSATION:
$2,210.92 to $2,962.46 biweekly ($57,484 to $77,024 annually) The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, life insurance, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay. Examples of Duties
POSITION OVERVIEW The Deputy Court Clerk I performs general clerical support work for the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, such as: Typing and data entry of a large variety of court forms and legal documents on a computer. Proofreading. Performing mathematical computations. Handling USPS mail correspondence. Handling cash, check, money order and credit card transactions. Maintaining and filing court records whether conventionally and/or via E‑filing. Scanning, copying, retrieving, and returning warehouse files. Sorting and filing of documents, recurrent use of alpha and numerical systems. Providing information to the public and other staff in‑person, by telephone, email, and in writing. Typical Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, bend, stoop, lift, and stretch; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with judicial officers, executive management, litigants, attorneys, other staff and the public. Most positions in this classification are assigned Monday through Friday during normal working hours. Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: One year of experience performing a variety of office support work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Clerical practices and procedures. Proper English grammar, spelling and usage. Principles and practices of public relations and customer service. Arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Personal computers and software applications. Ability to: Learn, understand, explain, and apply office practices and procedures. Perform clerical work involving judgment; focus meticulously on accuracy when handling data and completing tasks. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Handle procedural questions and resolve conflicts effectively. Manage tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals. Type at a speed of at least 35 words per minute with reasonable accuracy. Use a personal computer and appropriate software for word processing, record keeping, and court support functions. Operate standard office machines and equipment such as computer printers, calculators, and copy equipment. Learn new tools and adapt to changing procedures. Read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, with judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, other staff, and the general public. Maintain confidential information when required by legal or ethical standards. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON‑MERIT FACTOR.
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