Civil Clerk Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
About The Position
Answers telephone and assists public with filing Small Claims, Debt Recovery, Tax Suits, JP Civil, and Eviction cases; Issues a variety of civil process and writs; Notary public for midland county documents; enters and scans filed cases into the computer; Ability to take over the duties in the absence of another court clerk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Including the following: Answers phone, answer the JP2 Civil email, and assists public with filing Small Claims, Debt Recovery, Tax Suits, JP Civil and Eviction cases in Pct. 2. Issues a variety of civil process and writs. Notary public for Midland County documents. Enters and scans filed cases into the computer. Prepares all types of civil, bench trial and jury trials Prepares Administrative hearings, Tow hearings and occupational license hearings. Issues receipts for criminal and civil cases. Prepares certified copies of court documents. Prepares appeals on all civil cases. Maintains Judges calendar for all types of civil hearings and appointments. Maintains all incoming civil correspondence and takes appropriate actions. Sorts and distributes mail in the absence of the Criminal or Civil Clerk. Takes over the duties of the Criminal or Civil Clerk when necessary. Assists with duties at the front counter. Makes deposits and takes credit card payments in the absence of Administrative Assistant. Regular and timely attendance is required. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Operate computers, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed
- Read and understand manuals, codes, statutes, journals, memos, etc.
- Write letters and memos
- Make change, perform basic mathematical calculations
- Operate office equipment, such as copy machine and facsimile machine
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public
- High school graduation or its equivalent
- Standard office practices and procedures
- Principles of customer service
Responsibilities
- Answers telephone and assists public with filing Small Claims, Debt Recovery, Tax Suits, JP Civil, and Eviction cases
- Issues a variety of civil process and writs
- Notary public for Midland County documents
- Enters and scans filed cases into the computer
- Prepares all types of civil, bench trial and jury trials
- Prepares Administrative hearings, Tow hearings and occupational license hearings
- Issues receipts for criminal and civil cases
- Prepares certified copies of court documents
- Prepares appeals on all civil cases
- Maintains Judges calendar for all types of civil hearings and appointments
- Maintains all incoming civil correspondence and takes appropriate actions
- Sorts and distributes mail in the absence of the Criminal or Civil Clerk
- Takes over the duties of the Criminal or Civil Clerk when necessary
- Assists with duties at the front counter
- Makes deposits and takes credit card payments in the absence of Administrative Assistant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
