Magistrate Court Clerk - 4-Day Week

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government seeks a full-time Deputy Magistrate Clerk to support Magistrate Court operations at the Collin County Adult Detention Center. The role requires handling documents in Odyssey and TLETS, conducting inmate interviews, and preparing court orders under supervision.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a 35 wpm typing test. Texas driver’s license and CJIS/TLETS training within set timelines are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass a typing test at 35 wpm.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Willing to take constitutional oath of office in Texas.
• Clear background check and pre-employment physical.
• Complete CJIS Security Awareness training within 30 days.
• Become TLETS full access certified within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Extract and review law enforcement and legal documents from TLETS and Odyssey to identify information for Magistrate Court proceedings.
• Interview inmate defendants to assist with affidavit funding; determine primary language and need for interpretation; enter data into Odyssey.
• Prepare draft court orders for judicial review following legal procedures.
• Document probable cause, bail and bond conditions during magistrate proceedings in Odyssey, PSRS, TLETS, TCIC.
• Provide final court orders and bond documentation to inmates; communicate special court orders to parties.
• Serve as liaison between defense attorneys, District Attorney, CSCD, interpreters, and court officers.
• Perform pre-docket charge/case analysis to determine jurisdiction and case order.
• Use Odyssey queue to send/receive documents to/from District Clerk’s Office and Magistrate Judge, including SB6 forms.
• Review documentation for accuracy in criminal, probate, or mental health cases prior to Odyssey entry.
• Prepare and create TCIC forms for respective counties.
• Conduct QA reviews of Odyssey entries, PSRS, and TLETS inputs across magistrate clerks.
• Perform court admin tasks: answer phones, respond to inquiries from departments, agencies, and the public.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Bilingual (preferred)

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Odyssey

TLETS

TCIC

Job description

Collin County Government seeks a full-time Deputy Magistrate Clerk to support Magistrate Court operations at the Collin County Adult Detention Center. The role requires handling documents in Odyssey and TLETS, conducting inmate interviews, and preparing court orders under supervision.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a 35 wpm typing test. Texas driver’s license and CJIS/TLETS training within set timelines are expected.