Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace

Coryell County•Gatesville, TX

About The Position

The Court Clerk provides legal, clerical, and administrative support to the Justice of the Peace court. The role prepares and submits a variety of legal filings, documents, and reports and requires trust, accountability, and the ability to maintain confidential information. The clerk works under general direction, supports the Judge as needed, and handles a range of court, financial, scheduling, and case-record tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court systems.
Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent knowledge of business practices and English grammar.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work pleasantly and professionally with coworkers, employees, and elected officials.
Ability to work under pressure, produce accurate work, and meet established deadlines.
Punctual, dependable, and resourceful, with the ability to work independently under general direction.
Excellent interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and administrative skills, including organizing, prioritizing, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong computer skills and ability to multitask and handle a wide variety of stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in county government or as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and direct them as appropriate, including during periods of high call volume.
Review and process online payments.
Review and respond to emails from attorneys.
Process tickets daily, including manual entry and uploads.
Enter documents for video magistrate proceedings so the Judge can see defendants in jail.
Receive and properly apply county funds for traffic and criminal cases.
Balance all financial transactions at the end of each day.
Maintain the Judge’s docket and schedule court hearings and other events.
Monitor tickets for payment, coordinate warrants with Troopers or Deputies, and apply fees as appropriate.
Monitor contracts during probationary periods and issue dismissals when appropriate.
Run reports daily, weekly, or monthly for distribution, collection, or notification.
Update and scan case records and file cases.
Assist the Judge in court as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.