Temporary Part Time Court Assistant

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

7d•$13

About The Position

The Part-time Court Assistant I files original petitions, pleadings and or correspondence received electronically, at the counter and/or through the mail. The Court Assistant I is responsible for answering and responding to inquiries made by attorneys and the general public in person or by phone. The Court Assistant I is a non-supervisory position under the direction of the District Clerk and reports to the Office Manager.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience performing secretarial and/or administrative support work in a criminal justice system or legal environment
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of the clerical procedures involved in processing, recording and preparing complex legal documents, instruments, records and reports related to the operation of both the court(s) to which assigned
knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure and other related regulations and codes
knowledge of courtroom procedures
knowledge of legal terminology
ability to type accurately and rapidly (preferably at a speed of at least 50 words per minute with few or no errors)
ability to operate office machines
knowledge of computers
ability to make complex arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Spanish
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with justices, members of the legal professions, and the general public
Depending upon assignment; must be bondable

Responsibilities

Responsible for filing original petitions, pleadings, motions, etc. filed at the counter, by mail or electronically through Texas E-Filings
Responsible for notifying appropriate parties when initial deposit does not cover assessed court costs.
Issues citations, precepts, certificates, writs or other legal documents, and/or titles in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures
Obtains information for attorneys and general public relating to family and civil suits using the Civil Case Management System and the Records Management Imaging System
Process mail by file marking and distributing to the proper courts and departments
Assists court costs department by filling out reporting form for Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship and divorces
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the legal profession and the general public
Reinstates disposed cases with motions for new trial, modification, enforcement, et al.
Fee books citation returns, original answers, deposition fees, etc.
Attend training seminars as needed
Any other duties as directed by the District Clerk