Clerk - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
About The Position
Cooke County is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of Clerk, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Must have reception/customer service skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task, as this is a high volume court. Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills, as well as the ability to communicate professionally with the public. The clerk performs specialized clerical/secretarial work in legal terminology for the Justice of the Peace court system in the assigned precinct. Work involves processing files and documents which may pertain to civil, criminal, truancy, and juvenile court proceedings. Responsible for computer data entry in preparing and modifying files, answering inquiries and assisting the general public, including receiving payment for fees and fines. Also involves balancing and reconciling cash drawers. High school graduation or equivalent is required. Previous administrative assistant experience and cash-handling experience required. Cooke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- reception/customer service skills
- ability to prioritize and multi-task
- intermediate to advanced computer skills
- ability to communicate professionally with the public
- high school graduation or equivalent
- previous administrative assistant experience
- cash-handling experience
Responsibilities
- processing files and documents which may pertain to civil, criminal, truancy, and juvenile court proceedings
- computer data entry in preparing and modifying files
- answering inquiries and assisting the general public, including receiving payment for fees and fines
- balancing and reconciling cash drawers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
