Senior Clerk & Policy Lead – District Attorney's Office

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County District Attorney's Office seeks a Clerk IV to support judges, managers, or supervisors with document processing, data entry, and liaison tasks. The role includes policy development, training staff, and ensuring compliance with statutes.

You will lead training, manage routine correspondence, analyze data to resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports while using standard computer systems. A high school diploma and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited high school/GED; four (4) years job related experience or 60 hours of college or a combination of the two.
• Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Typing 35 wpm or 70 kspm, with knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software. Testing may include 10-key, Data entry, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Timed Typing (3 minutes).
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public.
• Juvenile Department: “Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”
• Physical/Environmental Requirements: May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert and team leader to provide guidance and training to staff and others to include: Developing policies and procedures, Coordinating/monitoring tasks, Updating and training on policies and procedures, and Preparing training materials and aids.
• Prepares routine correspondence, completes forms and other documents, and serves as a liaison to other departments and the public.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes data to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, exceptions and to resolve discrepancies.
• Collects, inputs and reconciles data, funds or inventories and prepares reports.
• Utilizes expertise to verify accuracy of information, policies and procedures and accounts to ensure follow through and compliance with applicable County, State and Federal statutes.
• Utilizes department-specific and county-wide specialized and general computer systems for data input, retrieval, purchasing, inventory, etc. May provide routine computer support to the section, including: Accessing data, Ordering supplies, Maintaining inventory, Generating and maintaining reports and schedules, Training clerical staff on computer applications, Resolving routine problems and coordinating with I.T. services, and Stays abreast of changes in laws, policies and procedures that impact the section or area and reviews section material to ensure changes are reflected.
• May assist in employee related issues such as: Participating in the interviewing process, Maintaining time and attendance data and reconciling payroll related issues, Coordinating leave activities, and Ensuring employees receive appropriate training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Training/leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Dallas County District Attorney's Office seeks a Clerk IV to support judges, managers, or supervisors with document processing, data entry, and liaison tasks. The role includes policy development, training staff, and ensuring compliance with statutes.

You will lead training, manage routine correspondence, analyze data to resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports while using standard computer systems. A high school diploma and related experience are required.