Court Clerk Specialist: Detail‑Driven, On‑Site

City of Beaumont; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Beaumont is seeking a court clerk to perform essential duties in the municipal court, including docketing, entering court dates, and assisting attorneys and the public.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years of clerical experience, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Office 365, with a typing speed of 40–45 wpm. This is an on-site position with requirement for background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer procedures and clerical procedures; familiarity with court procedures preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office 365.
• Must pass typing test of 40–45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Set cases for attorneys and dates of appearance for county courts.
• Notify parties of trial dates including attorneys, defendants, witnesses and jurors.
• Enter court dates, summons, warrants, citations and all monies into computer.
• Balance daily receipts with cash on hand and maintain records.
• Answer multi-line telephone inquiries and provide information to the public.
• Prepare, sign and seal official court documents.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Typing 40–45 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma

3+ years clerical experience

Tools

Window-based software

Word

Excel

Office 365

Job description

City of Beaumont is seeking a court clerk to perform essential duties in the municipal court, including docketing, entering court dates, and assisting attorneys and the public.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years of clerical experience, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Office 365, with a typing speed of 40–45 wpm. This is an on-site position with requirement for background check and drug/alcohol screening.