District Court - Court Clerk

Brazoria County•Texas 77515, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized District Court Clerk to join the Court Administrator’s Office. You will assist the Court Administrator with administrative and clerical duties to ensure smooth court operations for 6 Criminal District Courts. Candidates must possess strong verbal communication skills, be able to work well with the public, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Understanding how a criminal court runs is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of legal administrative experience
Knowledge of county and state legal principles, practices, procedures, statutes, codes and court operations
Knowledge of public information rules and procedures
Knowledge of records retention rules and procedures
Knowledge of civil and criminal process laws and procedures
Knowledge of legal terminology, practices and procedures
Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment
Knowledge of department policies, procedures and regulations applicable to assigned duties
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, other County departments, elected officials, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys, and the general public
Skill in using initiative, discretion, and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Skill in building effective work teams and providing effective customer service
Skill in operating a personal computer and various software applications
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
TLETS certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification
CJIS Security Awareness Training: Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)

Nice To Haves

Understanding how a criminal court runs is a plus

Responsibilities

Checks dockets daily for 6 Criminal District Courts for accuracy
Assists the public and attorneys with scheduling hearings in the office
Answers phones and responds to emails
Requests bench warrants
Assists with grand jury dockets and District Court budgets
Sends notices of court settings to attorneys, defendants and bondsmen
Prepares dockets and maintains the accuracy of those dockets for 6 Criminal District Courts
Attends court dockets, resets cases, and maintains updated case and bond forfeiture lists
Works closely with judges, court staff and attorneys
Performs other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator