Juvenile Court Clerk - Dockets, Records & Legal Docs

Bexar County; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County's Juvenile Court is hiring a Clerk to maintain dockets, file petitions, and manage court records. The role requires data entry, document preparation, and coordination of court appearances in a fast-paced juvenile court environment.

The candidate must have a HS diploma or GED with 3 years of judicial system experience, strong knowledge of the Texas Family Code, and excellent communication skills. Position is full-time in Texas.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus 3 years judicial system experience.
• Knowledge of Texas Family Code and basic legal terminology.
• Ability to enter data accurately and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a PC, a typewriter and basic office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, attorneys and the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets.
• Files original petitions from the District Attorney’s Office.
• Updates court minutes in the computer and prepares court correspondence.
• Prepares and issues legal documents including court orders, judgments and subpoenas.
• Coordinates appearances for cases scheduled on the daily docket.
• Takes stipulations, administers oaths and handles proofs for cases.
• Performs data entry and basic research on case status and docket items.
• Answers questions in person or by telephone regarding court procedures.
• Creates and maintains juvenile case jackets and files.
• Makes certified copies of legal documents and performs related duties.

Skills

Legal terminology

Data entry

File maintenance

Communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Office equipment

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Typewriter

Job description

Bexar County's Juvenile Court is hiring a Clerk to maintain dockets, file petitions, and manage court records. The role requires data entry, document preparation, and coordination of court appearances in a fast-paced juvenile court environment.

The candidate must have a HS diploma or GED with 3 years of judicial system experience, strong knowledge of the Texas Family Code, and excellent communication skills. Position is full-time in Texas.