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Court Clerk - C$18.34 - $21.55Under 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily docketsPrepares court correspondencePrepares 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 examinationsCoordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docketAdministers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual casesPerforms data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal informationAnswers questions in person and by telephone regarding court proceduresMaintains case filesMakes certified copies of legal documentsPrepares court case reports and statisticsMay calculate and accept fees and court costs for court ordersPerforms other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications :High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years judicial system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceGood knowledge of civil, criminal or probate courtroom procedures; good knowledge of basic legal terminology; good knowledge of alphabetic and numeric file maintenanceSkill in understanding and applying State Judicial CodeAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to accurately enter data; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, attorneys and the general publicMust secure and maintain Criminal Justice Information Service Certification and Bexar County Information System Certification (security clearances); must secure and maintain Bexar County Information System certificationMust secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearanceMust clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen testMay be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweekWorking Environment and Physical Demands:Constantly working in indoor conditionsOccasionally moves items weighing up to 15 poundsOccasionally moves about the officeFrequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate informationConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineryPositions self to perform essential functionsMust be able to remain in a stationary positionBexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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