0000003615.Court Clerk.District Clerk Criminal Section

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks a detail-oriented court clerk to support judges, prosecutors, and county departments. You will prepare, process, and reconcile a variety of legal documents, ensure accurate recording, and maintain confidentiality within a well-defined policy framework.

Responsibilities include entering data into the court management system, scheduling hearings, liaising with attorneys and the public, and delivering timely, accurate records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program; four years job-related experience or 60 college hours or a combination.
• Ability to type 35 wpm or 70 kspm; operate standard office equipment; knowledge of computer applications and word processing software; data entry; knowledge of criminal justice system; effective communication, organization, planning, and ability to work with public.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, verifies, and processes documents including routine correspondence and legal documents; copies forms and materials; may process and create new cases; may schedule hearings; ensures case information is entered into the court's official record.
• Researches and analyzes requests to respond to inquiries and resolve discrepancies; manage assigned caseload.
• Liaises between prosecutors, attorneys, Judges, witnesses, victims, granting and law enforcement agencies, and other County departments; may serve as court administrator.
• Maintains confidentiality of cases; ensures compliance with statutes and court orders; processes time-sensitive documents.
• Scans, indexes, and quality assures documents in the case management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Office equipment operation

Word processing software

Data entry

Criminal justice knowledge

Communication skills

Organization and planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Working under moderate supervision, performs a variety of complex court tasks for Judges, prosecutors, attorneys, pro se litigants, managers, supervisors, and other County Departments which may include: preparation, processing and reconciling a variety of legal documents and/or records; researching and resolving problems/issues; and interact effectively with the public. May serve as the court administrator or liaison on behalf of the courts to ensure accurate and timely response and/or recording of cases into the court’s official records. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Receives, prepares, verifies, and processes documents including routine correspondence and legal documents; copies forms and other materials; may process and create new cases; may schedule hearings; and ensures case information is properly entered into the court’s official record in accordance with established procedures.
2. Researches and analyzes request to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, and exceptions to resolve discrepancies; and manage assigned caseload.
3. Serves as a liaison between prosecutors, attorneys, Judges, witnesses, victims, granting and law enforcement agencies, and other County departments. May serve as court administrator on behalf of the courts.
4. Maintains confidentiality of cases. Determines action to be taken to comply with statutes and court orders. Processes time sensitive documents in accordance with all applicable County, State and Federal statutes.
5. Scans, indexes, and performs quality assurance of documents in case management system.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Four (4) years job related experience or 60 college hours or a combination of the two.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to type 35 wpm or 70 kspm. Ability to operate office equipment. Knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software. Ability to enter data. Knowledge of criminal justice system. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, organize, plan, and process work, and establish and maintain effective, working relationships with employees and the general public. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment. May require prolonged kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift and carry files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.