Judicial Records & Docket Specialist

Tarrant County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a detail‑oriented Court Clerk to maintain accuracy of electronic and paper court files and to assist judges, attorneys, and the public. You will review filings, enter case data, and prepare a variety of legal documents for court proceedings.

The role requires knowledge of court procedures, statutes, and strong data entry skills. This on‑site position emphasizes efficiency, organization, and reliable support across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two years of legal or office experience.
• State Certification for Justice Court Personnel within two years.
• Must be bondable.
• Ability to develop unique correspondence and documents and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of relevant legal statutes.
• Proficient in data entry, keyboarding, and navigating computer applications.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work with a numeric filing system and to handle a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Makes complex decisions based on verbal instruction, established Court procedures, Rules of Court, and legal statutes.
• Reviews and accepts paper and electronic filings and enters case information into the case management system.
• Prepares a diverse range of legal documents such as judgments, writs, warrants of arrest and citations, and orders.
• Performs general administrative duties and complex clerical tasks.
• Assists Court staff, attorneys, the public, and other agencies with inquiries.
• Sets court dockets and reviews/prepares case files for trials.
• Attends court hearings to assist Judge and input data into the court management system.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking a detail‑oriented Court Clerk to maintain accuracy of electronic and paper court files and to assist judges, attorneys, and the public. You will review filings, enter case data, and prepare a variety of legal documents for court proceedings.

The role requires knowledge of court procedures, statutes, and strong data entry skills. This on‑site position emphasizes efficiency, organization, and reliable support across departments.