COURT CLERK.COUNTY CLERK-CRIMINAL

Dallasact; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallasact in Dallas, TX seeks a Court Clerk to support Judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and county departments. Under moderate supervision, you will prepare, process, and reconcile legal documents and case records, and enter data into the court's official records.

You will research questions, liaise between prosecutors, attorneys, judges, witnesses, and law enforcement, maintain confidentiality, and ensure timely responses within statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program with related experience or college hours.
• Ability to type 35 wpm and operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in common word processing software and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to organize, plan, and process work with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, verify, and process documents; schedule hearings and enter case information.
• Research inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and manage assigned caseload.
• Liaise between prosecutors, attorneys, judges, witnesses, and county departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with statutes and court orders.
• Scan, index, and perform QA of documents in the case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Office equipment operation

Word processing software

Data entry

Criminal justice knowledge

Effective communication

Organization and planning

Decision making per policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years related experience or 60 college hours

Job 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000228
• Degree Level Some College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207, US