Court Clerk – Department OF Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Job Application

Overview

Position Title:Court Clerk

Company:City Of Bexar County Tx

Location:San Antonio, TX

Job Description:

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing County Courts-at-Law case files and documents; oversees Assistant Court Clerks; maintains dockets; prepares correspondence; prepares official documents; coordinates court appearances; administers oaths; performs data entry; answers telephones; maintains files; makes certified copies; and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares court correspondence
• May calculate and accept fees and court costs for court orders
• Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docket
• Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures
• Oversees the daily work of Assistant Court Clerks. Calculates and collects fines and court costs and fees in person and by mail. Balances cash drawer. Prepares daily bank deposits. Answers correspondence and telephone inquiries regarding court costs and fees. Updates misdemeanor cases regarding time payments not paid in full within the allotted time. Contacts defendants with outstanding fines and sets cases for show-cause hearings
• Performs data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal information
• Administers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual cases
• Makes certified copies of legal documents
• Maintains case files
• Prepares and issues legal documents which may include court orders, judgments, warrants, subpoenas, requests for Abstracts of Judgment and Writs of Execution and Possession, court ordered personal service on delinquent estates or requests for psychiatric examinations
• Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets
• Prepares court case reports and statistics
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office