Magistrate Court Clerk — Flexible Hours & Data Management

Bexar County PA; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County PA is seeking a Central Magistrate Court Clerk to oversee the intake of magistration documents and prepare magistrate-related paperwork. You will ensure accurate data entry, answer inquiries, and coordinate with the Sheriff’s Office and Pretrial Services for release or retention decisions.

Responsibilities include administering oaths, handling protective orders, and maintaining records in a court environment.

Qualifications

• High School or a GED and three years judicial system experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and file systems; basic legal terminology; judicial procedures; and records management.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and oversees intake and proper records management of all documents involved in the magistration process.
• Determines appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate to facilitate magistration.
• Administers oaths for parties involved in individual cases.
• Submits required documentation to the Department of Public Safety regarding Motor Vehicle Interlocks.
• Notifies law enforcement agencies of protective orders.
• Performs data entry to initiate and update case information.
• Answers questions from the general public, magistrates, attorneys and other County Departments.
• Prepares and routes legal paperwork for release or retention of arrested persons.
• Creates and recalls Judge's warrants.
• Acts as backup to the Central Magistrate Operations Clerk.

Skills

Data entry (typing)

Verbal and written communication

Office procedures

Judicial procedures

Records management

Legal terminology

PC and scanning equipment

Customer service

Background checks

Overtime readiness

Shift work

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Scanning equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Bexar County PA is seeking a Central Magistrate Court Clerk to oversee the intake of magistration documents and prepare magistrate-related paperwork. You will ensure accurate data entry, answer inquiries, and coordinate with the Sheriff’s Office and Pretrial Services for release or retention decisions.

Responsibilities include administering oaths, handling protective orders, and maintaining records in a court environment.