Legal Clerk II

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government seeks a Legal Clerk II to provide administrative and clerical support under supervision. Responsibilities include answering phones, creating and notarizing documents, scheduling hearings, and inputting case data into the computer system.

The role requires a year of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, a typing speed of 35 wpm, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Office duties also include filing, reports, and translation for clients.

Qualifications

• Must understand basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• One year of previous experience.
• Typing test at 35 words per minute is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and providing administrative support.
• Create and file documents; notarize when required.
• Schedule appointments and hearings; input case information.
• Prepare and run reports; manage mail and office supplies.
• Coordinate courtroom duties and update case information in the computer system.
• Assist with financial matters and translate information for clients.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Basic office processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of a Legal Clerk II.

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of a Legal Clerk II. A Legal Clerk II is responsible for, but not limited to, providing administrative and clerical support. Work is performed under the direction of A Chief MHMC Attorney, JP Court Administrator, or a Justice of the Peace Judge.

Primary Functions

• Providing administrative and clerical support by answering the phones.


• Creating files, typing documents, and notarizing documents.


• Scheduling appointments and hearings.


• Inputting case information into the computer system.


• Preparing and running reports.


• Opening and distributing mail.


• Handling legal articles and requests by issuing and processing tickets, subpoenas, warrants, notices, hot checks, and various complaints.


• Scheduling and processing dockets, appeals, court dates, and bond reductions, and updating case information in the computer.


• Handling financial matters.


• Translating information for clients.


• Coordinating courtroom duties and supervising floor operations when required.


• Ordering office supplies.


• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, and office processes.


• One (1) year of previous experience.


• Must have a level of education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.


• Must possess sufficient skill to pass a typing test at the rate of 35 words per minute.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Testing Requirements

This position requires that you pass a typing test at the minimum rate specified above.

• If you have taken a typing test with us within the last 6 months that meets or exceeds the requirements above, you do not need to take it again.


• If you have never taken our typing test, have not met the requirements above, or it has been more than 6 months since your last test, you will need to take the test in order for your application to be complete.

Typing tests are administered in the Human Resources Testing room from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You do not need an appointment to test, but you will need to bring a government issued photoID. If you have any questions regarding the testing, please feel free to call 972-548-4606.

The Human Resources office is located at :

Jack Hatchell Administration Building
2300 Bloomdale Road
4th Floor - Suite 4117
McKinney, TX 75071