Court Clerk & Records Administrator

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a detail-oriented court clerk to perform a variety of complex tasks under supervision, including preparing and reconciling legal documents, verifying records, and assisting with hearings.

The role requires high school graduation or GED, 60 college hours or related experience, and the ability to type 35 wpm. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in handling public records and interacting with judges and attorneys.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 60 college hours or 4 years of related experience, or a combination.
• Ability to type 35 wpm and operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and data entry processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong organization and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, verifies, and processes documents; may schedule hearings; ensures proper entry of case information.
• Researches inquiries and resolves issues to maintain accurate records and caseload management.
• Serves as liaison between prosecutors, attorneys, judges, witnesses, and county departments.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures compliance with statutes and court orders.
• Scans, indexes, and quality checks documents in the case management system.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Data entry

Office equipment usage

Criminal justice knowledge

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a detail-oriented court clerk to perform a variety of complex tasks under supervision, including preparing and reconciling legal documents, verifying records, and assisting with hearings.

The role requires high school graduation or GED, 60 college hours or related experience, and the ability to type 35 wpm. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in handling public records and interacting with judges and attorneys.