Clerk of Court

United States Federal Judiciary • San Antonio, TX

424d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk of Court for the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, is responsible for overseeing and managing all administrative operations of the court. This role requires strong management and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to ethical and professional standards. The Clerk works closely with the Chief Justice and the seven justices of the court, ensuring the effective management of court staff and operations, including financial planning, human resources, and information technology management.

Requirements

• Extensive management and strategic financial planning experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting, administrative, and management principles and practices.
• Ability to perform accounting operations, prepare reports, process legal documents, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with governmental officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to evaluate and administer programs and develop court operations as needed.
• Visionary leadership for the court's administrative operations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Texas court system and rules of civil, criminal, and appellate procedure.
• Knowledge of the Texas Legislature's budget process and preparation of Legislative Appropriations Requests.
• Familiarity with Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Fiscal Management Division Website (FMX).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages court administrative operations, including strategic financial planning and budget execution.
• Ensures compliance with state law and procurement guidelines in accounting and purchasing programs.
• Responsible for human resource management, including training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Manages information technology development and operations.
• Communicates with state agencies, governmental officials, judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public.
• Responsible for filing and preserving court records, transcripts, and decisions.
• Manages the administrative processing of cases from filing to disposition.
• Recommends new approaches to simplify filing and retrieval systems.
• Supervises preparation and forwarding of records for higher court review.
• Certifies opinions and judgments to trial courts.
• Responsible for collecting fees and costs associated with court operations.
• Assists in transferring cases between courts.
• Maintains organizational and governmental records as required by the state.
• Responsible for facilities management.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $140,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree