Part-Time Court Clerk — Dockets, Records & Public Service

Rockwall County, Texas; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwall County in Texas seeks a court clerk to assist the public by processing criminal, civil and traffic cases and maintaining court dockets. The role handles payments, data entry and customer service in person and by phone, preparing for hearings and trials, and issuing notices and warrants as needed.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong attention to detail. Bi-lingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with personal computer and MS Word.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support and customer service in person and on the telephone; types/creates correspondence and forms; posts weekly dockets; notarizes documents; witnesses signatures; performs 10-key calculations; files, copies and faxes documents; assists the public with navigating the website.
• Prepare the court room before trials; ensure doors are open and seats are available for plaintiffs and defendants; organize cases for hearing; enter dispositions and provide service to attendees.
• Process citations from multiple agencies; handle civil suits, evictions, small claims, debt claims and warrants; maintain and store records and related paperwork.
• Prepare cases for hearings and trials; manage notices and summons; balance payments and prepare deposits; provide notifications for emergency orders.
• Attend annual training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Odyssey Enterprise Justice

JMS

10-key calculator

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bi-lingual preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Odyssey Enterprise Justice

JMS

Job description

Rockwall County in Texas seeks a court clerk to assist the public by processing criminal, civil and traffic cases and maintaining court dockets. The role handles payments, data entry and customer service in person and by phone, preparing for hearings and trials, and issuing notices and warrants as needed.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong attention to detail. Bi-lingual is a plus.