Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Part-time Temporary

Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for providing County Courts-at-Law case files and documents; oversees Assistant Court Clerks; maintains dockets; prepares correspondence; prepares official documents; coordinates court appearances; administers oaths; performs data entry; answers telephones; maintains files; makes certified copies; and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets

Prepares court correspondence

Prepares and issues legal documents which may include court orders, judgments, warrants, subpoenas, requests for Abstracts of Judgment and Writs of Execution and Possession, court ordered personal service on delinquent estates or requests for psychiatric examinations

Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docket

Administers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual cases

Performs data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal information

Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures

Maintains case files

Makes certified copies of legal documents

Prepares court case reports and statistics

May calculate and accept fees and court costs for court orders

Oversees the daily work of Assistant Court Clerks

Calculates and collects fines and court costs and fees in person and by mail

Balances cash drawer and prepares daily bank deposits

Answers correspondence and telephone inquiries regarding court costs and fees

Updates misdemeanor cases regarding time payments not paid in full within the allotted time

Contacts defendants with outstanding fines and sets cases for show-cause hearings

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years judicial system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Good knowledge of civil, criminal or probate courtroom procedures; good knowledge of basic legal terminology; good knowledge of alphabetic and numeric file maintenance

Skill in understanding and applying State Judicial Code

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to accurately enter data; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, attorneys and the general public

Must secure and maintain Criminal Justice Information ServiceCertification and Bexar County Information System Certification (security clearances); must secure and maintain Bexar County Information System certification

Must secure and maintain Criminal Justice Information ServiceCertification and Bexar County Information System Certification (security clearances) within 6 months of employment

Must secure and maintain 18 hours of Court Personnel Education within one year of employment

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

How to apply Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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