Court Clerk

Jefferson County • Beaumont, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs clerical duties in support of the office of the Justice of the Peace; provides information and assistance to the public. Duties & Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Answers and screens incoming telephone calls; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers caller to appropriate person or agency when necessary; waits on the general public at the window; responds to requests for assistance and information; takes in money for fines, fees, etc.; balances money and receipts; responds to requests; documents all traffic citations; sends out reminder letters on delinquent traffic cases; prepares instruments and paperwork for filing civil suits, small claims, others; prepares legal documents and paperwork; assists with general filing; scanning legal documents; shredding files, and serves as relief for full-time personnel. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Other Job Functions: Performs other job-related duties as directed. NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of general clerical and bookkeeping functions usually obtained by attending business school and/or on-the-job training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Math computation ability
• Basic bookkeeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with attorneys, defendants, other judges and court personnel, elected and appointed officials, law enforcement agencies, probation officers, Parks & Wildlife officers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in a legal environment

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens incoming telephone calls; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers caller to appropriate person or agency when necessary
• Waits on the general public at the window; responds to requests for assistance and information
• Takes in money for fines, fees, etc.; balances money and receipts
• Documents all traffic citations; sends out reminder letters on delinquent traffic cases
• Prepares instruments and paperwork for filing civil suits, small claims, others
• Prepares legal documents and paperwork
• Assists with general filing; scanning legal documents; shredding files
• Serves as relief for full-time personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED