District Court - Court Clerk

District Court Clerk

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.

Example Of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Education, Experience and Training Guidelines:

High school diploma or equivalent; AND one (1) year of legal administrative experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• County and state legal principles, practices, procedures, statutes, codes and court operations
• Public information rules and procedures
• Records retention rules and procedures
• Civil and criminal process laws and procedures
• Legal terminology, practices and procedures
• Modern office procedures and equipment
• Department policies, procedures and regulations applicable to assigned duties

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, other County departments, elected officials, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys, and the general public
• Using initiative, discretion, and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Building effective work teams and providing effective customer service
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications.

Ability to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and attention to detail.

License & Certification Requirements:

• 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).

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires the ability of the employee to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires the employee to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed primarily in a traditional office environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

Supplemental Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (VOYA). Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D. Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits. At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.