Midland County
Overview
Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form. You must open it in Internet Explorer to digitally sign. All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. Criminal checks cannot be run without this form and your application will be considered incomplete. Assist the District Clerk to establish procedures of operations for the department. An Assistant Chief Deputy is a registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleading, instruments, and papers that are part of any cause of action. This position indexes and secures all court documents and collects filing fees. The role of this job is to make documents available to the court as requested, and to inform the parties of important actions in the case by issuing appropriate processes. Responsibilities
Processes new, dispositions, and dismissal of cases. Obtains Judge’s signatures on documents as needed. Notifies Judges and attorneys of errors found in the judgments. Reads all judgments and orders from the courts for preparation of executions and abstracts. Files all bonds posted for various court proceedings. Notifies all attorneys and parties of scheduled proceedings. Coordinates details of appeal with Court of Appeals and attorneys. Prepares transcripts and sends to Court of Appeals according to rules of Appellate Procedure. Assists child support clerks in processing information. Assists public in locating cases and making certified copies. Assists Chief Deputy District Clerk with petit jury as needed. Attends Court to serve papers, and has paupers affidavit signed, and testify regarding processing of various legal documents. Issues subpoenas and enters into the computer. Issues Bills of Cost. Oversees filing of post-conviction writs of Habeas Corpus. Prepares and issues bench warrants. Prepares exemplified certificates for District Clerk’s and Judge’s signatures and makes necessary copies of documents. Prepares and issues summons for defendants to appear in court, and issues arrest warrants for those who fail to appear. Oversees filing of motions for release of affiant. Frequent maintenance of manuals for assigned sections. Checks files and/or services for assigned sections. Works abortion, Jane Doe, and wiretap cases. Accepts documents filed electronically (e‑filing). Regular attendance is required. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Tracks employee leave time and prepares Attendance Reports. Online subscription site, collecting subscriber fees and escrow funds. Assists in Financial Section as needed. Prepares dismissal dockets. Sends notification to all parties and prepares orders of dismissal. Qualifications
High school graduation or its equivalent. Plus at least five years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the laws regarding the Family code, civil procedure rules, and criminal law, Texas rules of court, and appellate procedure. District Clerk office practices and procedures; and standard office practices, procedures, and equipment. Organize and prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed; read, write, and understand manuals, instructions, and documents; analyze various situations and determine best solution; work and make decisions independently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, attorneys, and Judges. Must be able to meet deadlines, multi‑task, work as a team, and perform work with a high level of accuracy and organization. Operate computer applications; perform basic arithmetic and accounting functions.
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Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form. You must open it in Internet Explorer to digitally sign. All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. Criminal checks cannot be run without this form and your application will be considered incomplete. Assist the District Clerk to establish procedures of operations for the department. An Assistant Chief Deputy is a registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleading, instruments, and papers that are part of any cause of action. This position indexes and secures all court documents and collects filing fees. The role of this job is to make documents available to the court as requested, and to inform the parties of important actions in the case by issuing appropriate processes. Responsibilities
Processes new, dispositions, and dismissal of cases. Obtains Judge’s signatures on documents as needed. Notifies Judges and attorneys of errors found in the judgments. Reads all judgments and orders from the courts for preparation of executions and abstracts. Files all bonds posted for various court proceedings. Notifies all attorneys and parties of scheduled proceedings. Coordinates details of appeal with Court of Appeals and attorneys. Prepares transcripts and sends to Court of Appeals according to rules of Appellate Procedure. Assists child support clerks in processing information. Assists public in locating cases and making certified copies. Assists Chief Deputy District Clerk with petit jury as needed. Attends Court to serve papers, and has paupers affidavit signed, and testify regarding processing of various legal documents. Issues subpoenas and enters into the computer. Issues Bills of Cost. Oversees filing of post-conviction writs of Habeas Corpus. Prepares and issues bench warrants. Prepares exemplified certificates for District Clerk’s and Judge’s signatures and makes necessary copies of documents. Prepares and issues summons for defendants to appear in court, and issues arrest warrants for those who fail to appear. Oversees filing of motions for release of affiant. Frequent maintenance of manuals for assigned sections. Checks files and/or services for assigned sections. Works abortion, Jane Doe, and wiretap cases. Accepts documents filed electronically (e‑filing). Regular attendance is required. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Tracks employee leave time and prepares Attendance Reports. Online subscription site, collecting subscriber fees and escrow funds. Assists in Financial Section as needed. Prepares dismissal dockets. Sends notification to all parties and prepares orders of dismissal. Qualifications
High school graduation or its equivalent. Plus at least five years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the laws regarding the Family code, civil procedure rules, and criminal law, Texas rules of court, and appellate procedure. District Clerk office practices and procedures; and standard office practices, procedures, and equipment. Organize and prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed; read, write, and understand manuals, instructions, and documents; analyze various situations and determine best solution; work and make decisions independently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, attorneys, and Judges. Must be able to meet deadlines, multi‑task, work as a team, and perform work with a high level of accuracy and organization. Operate computer applications; perform basic arithmetic and accounting functions.
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