About This Role
Caring for the intake of all documents involved in the magistration process is the core of this court clerk role. This position is responsible for determining appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate and preparing legal paperwork for the release or retention of arrested persons.
Responsibilities
- Review and oversee intake and proper records management of all documents involved in the magistration process
- Determine appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate to facilitate the arrested persons being magistrated
- Administer oaths for parties involved in individual cases
- Submit all required documentation to the Department of Public Safety regarding Motor Vehicle Interlocks
- Notify proper law enforcement agencies of protective orders
- Perform data entry to initiate and update case information
- Answer questions in person and by telephone, regarding the department, from the general public, magistrates, attorneys, and other County Departments
- Prepare and route appropriate legal paperwork to the Sheriff's Office and Pretrial Services for release or retention of arrested persons
- Create and recall Judge's warrants
- Act as backup to the Central Magistrate Operations Clerk
- Perform related duties as required
Requirements
- High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years judicial system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Good knowledge of basic office procedures
- Knowledge of alphabetical and numeric file systems
- Good knowledge of basic legal terminology
- Good knowledge of judicial procedures
- Knowledge of records management
- Skill in operating a personal computer, scanning equipment, and basic office equipment
- Ability to accurately enter data
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with hostile or irrational individuals
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to effectively respond to customer inquiries and complaints
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City and County staff, Elected/Appointed Officials, attorneys and the general public
- Act in the name of the District Clerk and perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such Clerk in person, pursuant to Section 51.303 of the Texas Government Code
- Must be bondable
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation by the District Clerk
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and drug screen
