Magistrate Clerk

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a detail-oriented clerk to manage criminal case files for incarcerated defendants appearing before the magistrate court. The role involves preparing magistrate documents, notifying jail staff, and assisting the magistrate during court sessions.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of clerical or administrative experience in a criminal justice or court setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of clerical or administrative support experience in a criminal justice or court environment or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage pending criminal cases and files for incarcerated defendants appearing before the magistrate court.
• Prepare magistrate documents and notify jail of defendants needing to be present for magistrate setting.
• Prepare all documents for daily magistrate court and assist magistrate during court.
• Prepare and deliver pauper’s oath from indigent defendants to the courts for appointment of attorney.
• Coordinate language interpreters for magistrate dockets.
• Distribute documents from magistrate court to District Attorney, District Court Administration, County Court Administration, District Clerk, and County Clerk.
• Maintain case files for cases pending in the magistrate court.
• Retrieve files and set hearings for cases returning before the magistrate before jurisdiction vests in the trial court.
• Review intoxication cases and determine interlock requirements.
• Prepare addendum to bond and present to court.
• Notify District Attorney of all interlock violations while cases are in magistrate court.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston.

General Description

The purpose of this class is responsible for the management and docketing of criminal cases before magistrate judges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of pending criminal cases and files for incarcerated defendants appearing before the magistrate court.
• Prepares magistrate documents and notify jail of which defendants need to be present for the magistrate setting.
• Prepares all documents for daily magistrate court and assist magistrate during court.
• Prepares and delivers pauper’s oath from indigent defendants to the courts for appointment of attorney.
• Coordinates language interpreter for magistrate dockets.
• Distributes documents from magistrate court to District Attorney, District Court Administration, County Court Administration, District Clerk, and County Clerk.
• Maintains case files for cases pending in the magistrate court.
• Retrieves files and sets hearings for cases that must come back before a magistrate before jurisdiction vests in the trial court.
• Reviews all intoxication cases and make determination on interlock requirements.
• Prepares addendum to bond and present to court.
• Notifies District Attorney of all interlock violations while cases are in magistrate court.
• Required to work holidays, weekends and non-traditional hours.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of clerical or administrative support experience in a criminal justice or court environment or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

1

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Department

Personal Bonds & Collections

Salary

$42,428.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mission & Culture

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavour. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources.