Court Clerk & Case Filings Specialist

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County in Midland, Texas seeks an administrative support clerk for the District Clerk's office. The role processes lawsuits filed, files and records instruments, and keeps parties informed of important actions in cases by issuing appropriate processes.

The position requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Responsibilities include preparing case folders, assisting the public and attorneys, and maintaining filing, inventory, and data systems while

Qualifications

• Must be well organized and work within procedures
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Strong communication with customers and attorneys
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare documents such as government forms, bond forfeitures, clerk records, writs, letters, memos, billings and reports
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of the office
• Communicate with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and address complaints
• Administers orders from the Judges
• Certifies all documents as required
• File indictments, assign the Judge and Court, and assign case numbers
• Prepare case folders and arraignment dockets for Courts
• Attend court to assist with the arraignment docket
• Read judgments and code dispositions in the State Report
• Prepare Pen Packs for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• Scan documents and proof work
• Maintain office machines and coordinate repairs
• Assist public and law firms in retrieving and viewing documents
• Maintain filing, inventory, mail and data base systems
• Collect fees and disburse changes
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, answer correspondence and mail outgoing
• Answer telephones and take messages
• Handle volatile situations and meet deadlines; work with attorneys and Judges
• File criminal appeals and post-conviction writs of habeas corpus; notify Court of Appeals and prepare transcripts

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Midland County in Midland, Texas seeks an administrative support clerk for the District Clerk's office. The role processes lawsuits filed, files and records instruments, and keeps parties informed of important actions in cases by issuing appropriate processes.

The position requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Responsibilities include preparing case folders, assisting the public and attorneys, and maintaining filing, inventory, and data systems while