Court Records & Docket Specialist

Tarrant County College; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Tarrant County College seeks a Court Clerk to maintain and ensure accuracy of court records, process filings, and serve as a liaison between judges, attorneys, county departments, and the public. The role emphasizes adherence to court rules and statutes, with duties spanning docket setup, document preparation, and data entry.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent and at least two years in legal or office work, plus the ability to develop precise correspondence and follow

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two years of legal or office experience.
• Must obtain State Certification for Justice Court Personnel within two years and attend continuing education seminars annually as required by Judge.
• Must be bondable.
• Must have the ability to develop unique correspondence and documents and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Must have knowledge of relevant legal statutes.
• Must be familiar with the use of a computer and be proficient in data entry, keyboarding, and navigating computer applications.
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to work with a numeric filing system and to handle a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Makes decisions based on court procedures and prepares civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings for dockets.
• Reviews filings, enters case information, and ensures accuracy of data in the case management system.
• Provides required documents to relevant parties and agencies.
• Reads and interprets legal instruments to determine necessary actions.
• Prepares diverse court documents and verifies accuracy with peers.
• Performs general clerical duties and manages document classification and sorting.
• Assists court staff, attorneys, and the public with inquiries in person or by phone.
• Sets court dockets and organizes case files for trials.
• Attends hearings and assists judges by inputting data and drafting judgments.
• Processes bonds, filings, and fees and maintains court records from initiation to disposition.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal and written instructions

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Tarrant County College seeks a Court Clerk to maintain and ensure accuracy of court records, process filings, and serve as a liaison between judges, attorneys, county departments, and the public. The role emphasizes adherence to court rules and statutes, with duties spanning docket setup, document preparation, and data entry.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent and at least two years in legal or office work, plus the ability to develop precise correspondence and follow