Magistration Court Clerk — Intake & Docket Specialist

Bexar County PA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is hiring a Central Magistrate Court Clerk to oversee magistration intake and related records. You will prepare and route legal paperwork, administer oaths, and collaborate with the Sheriff's Office and Pretrial Services to manage release or retention decisions for arrested individuals.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, data accuracy, and strong communication with the public and County staff; shift and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED certificate required with three years of judicial system experience.
• Strong data entry, clerical and records management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with the public and staff.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee intake and records for magistration processes.
• Determine documents to present to the Magistrate for magistrations.
• Administer oaths and route legal paperwork to Sheriff's Office and Pretrial Services.
• Data entry to initiate and update case information and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Records management

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scanning equipment

Personal computer

Job description

Bexar County is hiring a Central Magistrate Court Clerk to oversee magistration intake and related records. You will prepare and route legal paperwork, administer oaths, and collaborate with the Sheriff's Office and Pretrial Services to manage release or retention decisions for arrested individuals.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, data accuracy, and strong communication with the public and County staff; shift and overtime may be required.