Court Clerk - PT TEMP

Bexar County PA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a part-time Court Clerk to support daily court operations. Responsibilities include maintaining dockets, preparing and issuing legal documents, handling data entry, and assisting with case files and records.

The role requires knowledge of court procedures, strong communication, and accuracy in data entry. Pre-employment screening and security clearances may be required, with potential for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED certificate with 3 years in the judicial system or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of civil, criminal, or probate court procedures and basic legal terms.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; accurate data entry; basic math skills.
• Must obtain CJIS and County certifications and pass background checks; security clearances may be required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen; may require >40 hours in a week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hearing, jury and daily trial dockets.
• Prepare court correspondence and issue documents including orders, subpoenas, and warrants.
• Coordinate parties for cases on the daily docket and administer oaths.
• Perform data entry and research on case status, dismissals, or appeals.
• Answer inquiries about court procedures and maintain case files.
• Make certified copies of documents and prepare reports and statistics.
• Assist with calculating and collecting court fees and costs; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Court procedures

Legal terminology

File maintenance

Computer skills

Background clearance

Attention to detail

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Personal computer

Typewriter

Office equipment

Job description

Job Title

Court Clerk - PT TEMP

Pay Rate

United States of America (Hourly)

Time Type

Part time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets
• Prepares court correspondence
• Prepares and issues legal documents which may include court orders, judgments, warrants, subpoenas, requests for Abstracts of Judgment and Writs of Execution and Possession, court ordered personal service on delinquent estates or requests for psychiatric examinations
• Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docket
• Administers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual cases
• Performs data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal information
• Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures
• Maintains case files
• Makes certified copies of legal documents
• Prepares court case reports and statistics
• May calculate and accept fees and court costs for court orders
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years judicial system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of civil, criminal or probate courtroom procedures; good knowledge of basic legal terminology; good knowledge of alphabetic and numeric file maintenance
• Skill in understanding and applying State Judicial Code
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to accurately enter data; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, attorneys and the general public
• Must secure and maintain Criminal Justice Information Service Certification and Bexar County Information System Certification (security clearances); must secure and maintain Bexar County Information System certification
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constaly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

• Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits.
• Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).
• Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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BexarCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.