Legal Clerk I: Arraignments & Indigent Defense Support

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government is seeking a Legal Clerk I to support arraignment proceedings and provide administrative assistance to judges and jail staff. The role requires driving to multiple county locations and weekend availability.

Responsibilities include determining indigence for court-appointed counsel, completing application forms with defendants, and creating a tracking database in Excel. A minimum clerical year of experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of clerical experience.
• Typing at 35 words per minute is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal clerk duties related to arraignment processes.
• Work with judges and jail staff to support arraignment proceedings.
• Verify eligibility and income to determine indigence for defendants requesting court-appointed counsel.
• Create a tracking database using Excel.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Clerical experience

Knowledge of court proceedings

Texas Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Collin County Government is seeking a Legal Clerk I to support arraignment proceedings and provide administrative assistance to judges and jail staff. The role requires driving to multiple county locations and weekend availability.

Responsibilities include determining indigence for court-appointed counsel, completing application forms with defendants, and creating a tracking database in Excel. A minimum clerical year of experience and a high school diploma are required.