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Courtroom Clerk I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$38K - $53K/yr

Courtroom Clerks perform complex legal clerical work in support of Superior Court judicial officers ... polling juries; calendaring activities in support of independent calendar departments in civil ...

Travis County, TX

Elections Trainer

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

May be deployed in the field to support polling places during Early Voting and Election Day. Must ... Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification ...

Travis County, TX

Ballot Tech

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

... from polling locations for accuracy, monitors live updates during voting hours, and provides ... Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification ...

Warren County (NC)

Elections Director

Warrenton, NC

$55K - $68K/yr

... at polling places. Supervises the processing of absentee ballot request and ballot packets to ... Serves as Public Information Officer for agency. Ensures that all legal notices are prepared and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Polling Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Polling Officer, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of electoral procedures, usually supported by completion of relevant training provided by election commissions. Familiarity with voter registration systems, electronic voting machines, and identification verification tools is typically required. Excellent communication, impartiality, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help ensure smooth interactions with voters and colleagues. These skills are vital for maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and fairness of the electoral process.

What are some common challenges faced by Polling Officers on election day, and how can they be managed?

Polling Officers often encounter challenges such as managing large crowds, handling voter queries, and ensuring all procedures are strictly followed under time constraints. It's important to remain calm, organized, and attentive to detail, as well as to communicate clearly with colleagues and voters. Preparation through thorough training and familiarization with election protocols helps Polling Officers respond effectively to unexpected situations and maintain the integrity of the voting process.

What are Polling Officers and what do they do?

Polling Officers are responsible for managing the conduct of elections at polling stations. Their duties include verifying voter identities, issuing ballot papers, ensuring ballots are cast properly, and maintaining order at the polling station. They help ensure the election process is fair, transparent, and compliant with legal regulations. Polling Officers also assist with setting up and closing the polling station, as well as counting votes if required.

What is the difference between Polling Officer vs Election Clerk?

AspectPolling OfficerElection Clerk
Required CredentialsBasic training, sometimes certification in election proceduresSimilar training, often overlapping with Polling Officers
Work EnvironmentPolling stations during electionsElection offices, polling stations, administrative settings
Employer & IndustryGovernment election commissions, electoral boardsGovernment election offices, electoral commissions
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Polling Officers and Election Clerks both work within election environments, often sharing similar credentials and training. While Polling Officers primarily manage voter check-ins and station operations, Election Clerks handle administrative tasks related to election logistics. Both roles are essential for smooth election processes and are employed by government election agencies.

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Courtroom Clerk I

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Chula Vista, CA • On-site

$58K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Salary : $58,344.00 - $73,902.40 Annually
Location : San Diego Superior Court, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-017
Department: Various
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Summary
COURTROOM CLERK I
Examination No. 26-017
San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified candidates for the Courtroom Clerk I eligible list. This opportunity is open to the general public and current employees of the San Diego Superior Court. Volunteers are not eligible to apply.
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Courtroom Clerk vacancies in all court locations as they occur and are approved to be filled. If you have already applied since the announcement for Exam #26-017 first went out on February 27, 2026, you DO NOT need to reapply under this examination number to be considered.
Courtroom Clerks may be assigned to any area or work location to meet the needs of the Court.
JOB SUMMARY
Courtroom Clerks perform complex legal clerical work in support of Superior Court judicial officers. Typical duties include attending court sessions to record and prepare the official minutes of court proceedings; administering oaths; impaneling juries and maintaining jury attendance records; receiving, marking and maintaining exhibits; reading verdicts and polling juries; calendaring activities in support of independent calendar departments in civil, family or probate, including preparing notices and resolving scheduling problems; providing authoritative information on court policies, procedures, or specific cases; utilizing and maintaining information in automated case management tracking systems; and filing, preparing and processing a variety of court documents for civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, probate, small claims, or minor offense cases.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Legal terminology; legal clerical procedures related to preparing, processing and reviewing court-related documents and forms; routine court proceedings and calendaring activities related to civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, probate, small claims, and minor offense matters; and proper English usage, including grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY TO:
Listen, summarize, and document court proceedings; read, comprehend and interpret legal codes and statutes; proofread and review documents and records for correctness and sufficiency of information; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and compose correspondence and reports; train others in job tasks; maintain confidentiality; work independently; organize and prioritize work; effectively handle multiple and varied assignments simultaneously; exercise good judgment, tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the general public; and operate and use personal computers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time experience as a Court Operations Clerk and related knowledge, skills and abilities; OR four years of full-time legal clerical/secretarial experience including preparing, processing and/or reviewing legal documents.
Educational Substitution: A paralegal certificate from an accredited college or university or an Associate's degree (or higher) in business or a directly related field may substitute for up to a maximum of one (1) year of the required two (2) years of Court Operations Clerk legal clerical/secretarial experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit an online application via NEOGOV. Please go to , click on the General Info tab, then click the "Employment" link. At the Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in, then click on the "Apply" link.
New users of the NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.
RESUME REQUIREMENT
Applicants must include a copy of their résumé, attached as a Word or PDF file in the "Attachments" section. Your application will not be considered if your résumé is not attached.
FILING DEADLINE
Online applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. However, this recruitment may close at any time without notice. Paper applications will not be accepted.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
The examination process will be based 100% on your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and all materials submitted at the time of application.
Qualified candidates will be placed on the Courtroom Clerk I eligible list based on an evaluation of information provided in the online application. Candidates whose qualifications best meets the needs of the court will be invited to participate in selection interviews.
As vacancies approved to be filled occur, names of candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the department hiring manager. Court area experience and work location preferences indicated on the application may be taken into consideration when referring candidates to the department hiring manager.
Placement on the eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by department hiring managers for interviews.
If placed on the eligible list under this recruitment, you may not re-apply or submit additional application materials.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.
Updated May 2026
CN2 - Court Non-Management
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Cafeteria-style flexible benefits plan, which offers health, dental and vision coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE:
A group rate life insurance program is available.
RETIREMENT:
Participation in the County Employees Retirement System.
VACATION:
New employees in this job class accrue vacation at an initial rate of 15 days per year; pro-rated if part-time.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees in this job class accrue 13 days of sick leave per year; pro-rated if part-time.
HOLIDAYS:
San Diego Superior Court currently observes 14 paid holidays per year, plus employee's birthday; pro-rated if part-time.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; minimal sick leave usage award; credit union services.
01
Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please be sure to review the job bulletin to become familiar with the qualifications for this position. If you do not meet these qualifications, do not apply.
Please answer the following questions thoroughly and completely. The information you provide may be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process; used to evaluate your education, training and experience; and/or provided for review during the selection process.
Wherever specific information is requested, it MUST be stated. Statements such as "See Resume" or "See Application" are not acceptable responses. Sections which are not applicable to your particular qualifications should be marked "N/A" to indicate that they have not been overlooked.
Do you understand the instructions above?
  • Yes
  • No

02
If you have not done so already, please include a current copy of your résumé, attached as a Word or PDF file in the "Attachments" section. Your application will not be considered if your résumé is not attached.
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you a current employee of the San Diego Superior Court?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If YES, please indicate the following:
(1) Your current classification or position title; AND
(2) How long you have been in this current classification or position.
05
Do you have at least (2) two years of full-time experience as a Court Operations Clerk, OR four years of full-time legal clerical/secretarial experience including preparing, processing and/or reviewing legal documents. which included preparing, processing and/or reviewing legal documents?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Please indicate which area(s) you are trained in:
  • Accounting
  • Civil
  • Court Administration
  • Criminal
  • Family
  • Jury
  • Juvenile
  • Probate
  • Small Claims
  • Traffic

07
Please describe your work experience in Accounting (supporting legal operational areas). Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Accounting.
08
Please describe your work experience in Civil Law. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Civil Law.
09
Please describe your work experience in Court Administration (Court Reporter Services, Interpreter Services, Judicial Services, and Legal Services). Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Court Administration.
10
Please describe your work experience in Criminal Law. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Criminal Law.
11
Please describe your work experience in Family Law. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Family Law.
12
Please describe your work experience in Jury Services. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Jury Services.
13
Please describe your work experience in Juvenile Law (Delinquency and/or Dependency). Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Juvenile Law.
14
Please describe your work experience in Probate Law (Probate and/or Guardianship/Conservatorship). Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Probate Law.
15
Please describe your work experience in Small Claims. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Small Claims.
16
Please describe your work experience in Traffic Law. Include your assignments, duties, responsibilities, job title, and years of experience.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have any work experience in Traffic Law.
17
Please describe your ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals in an efficient and pleasant manner. Include in your answer a specific example of an experience that presented you with a challenging communication situation. Your answer should reflect your ability to assess a problem, implement a necessary action, and impart accurate information.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
18
Please describe your experience in public speaking and oral presentations. In your response, include what you covered, the type of audience, and where it took place.
Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
19
Please describe the skills and qualities you consider to be the most important in performing the duties of a courtroom clerk? Describe your work experience as it relates to these skills and qualities.
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