COURT ATTENDANT 7086

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for keeping order in a justice court, and for providing assistance to the judge and court clerk as needed. The work is part-time, and performed under the supervision of a court administrator. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assures proper behavior and attire in courtroom;

Arranges court papers for the judge on the bench;

Answers questions and provides information for public as necessary;

Seats jury, participants, attorneys and visitors;

May swear in defendants and witnesses;

May collect fines and issue receipts.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of courtroom procedures; knowledge of the standards of conduct expected in a courtroom; some knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to manage the public fairly and firmly; ability to follow written and oral directions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Ability to read and write English.

R12/10/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive/Part-time