Court Clerk/Bailiff

Jefferson County•Beaumont, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Court Clerk/Bailiff maintains order, decorum, and housekeeping in the courtroom and provides security for the Judge, attorneys, court personnel, jury panel, and others. The position assists the Judge, Court Coordinator, Clerk, and other court personnel with courtroom proceedings and related functions, performs errands and assignments, and uses computers and reference books to locate pleadings and other court documents. Clerical tasks may include typing, filing, copying, faxing, answering telephones, and taking notes. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. The position may require irregular hours when trials continue past 5:00 p.m. Work takes place in a climate-controlled courtroom and an open office area shared with others and accessible to the public. Work is primarily sedentary, with prolonged sitting during trials, frequent standing and walking, and occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of general clerical or administrative experience.
Must be bondable and have a good driving record.
Must not have a criminal record of any kind.
Ability to type, file, use a computer, and operate a fax and copy machine.
General knowledge of proper courtroom procedure.
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the public, jury panels, juries, and co-workers, including the Judge, Court Coordinator, Court Reporter, and other court personnel.
Knowledge of general clerical procedures and processes.
Ability to operate a PC and word-processing software.
Ability to learn court-related software programs for e-filing and other case- and docket-related duties.
Organizational capabilities, vigilance and alertness, ability to work as part of a group, flexibility, and ability to perform routine and repetitive duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal or court environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide security in the courtroom area and screen people entering the courtroom and visitors to the Judge’s Chambers.
Maintain proper order and ensure the orderly flow of court proceedings; open court.
Escort jurors to the courtroom, seat the jury panel, and be responsible for jurors throughout a trial.
Escort witnesses into the courtroom.
Assist the Judge and attorneys as requested.
Provide clerical assistance to the Clerk and other court personnel, including typing, faxing, filing, answering telephones, and performing other clerical functions.
Make copies of jury information, court documents, and other materials.
Order supplies for the courtroom and jury room.
Perform errands and assignments as required.
Use computers and books to locate pleadings and other court documents.
Perform other job-related duties as directed.