Criminal Court Clerk - C

Job Title:

Criminal Court Clerk - C
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range: $18.34 - $21.55
Time Type:
Full time

• Coordinates appearance of parties and maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets.
• Prepares and issues legal documents, including court orders, judgments, warrants, HIV AIDS testing orders, and requests for psychiatric examinations.
• Determines appropriate documents to present to the Judge to facilitate determination of guilt and/or sentencing.
• Administers oaths for parties involved in individual cases.
• Notifies the Department of Public Safety of all DWI and drug convictions.
• Performs data entry of all court proceedings and court orders, including appeal information.
• Provides clear, concise and accurate information to the judge, general public and law enforcement officials in person and by telephone regarding court procedures.
• Oversees intake and proper records management of all documents involved in case.
• Calculates jail time credit used in determining proper release date of defendants to the Texas Department of Corrections.
• Arranges courtroom procedure while maintaining order in the courtroom; notifies defendants of their options and responsibilities.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate and three (3) years judicial system experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Texas Criminal Procedures Code and rules; good knowledge of criminal courtroom procedures and basic legal terminology and court judgments.
• Skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously utilizing sound time, planning, and organizing skill sets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, accurately enter data, perform basic mathematical calculations, and operate a personal computer with various software programs including CRT system.
• Proficiency in using a 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 public.
• Acts in the name of the District Clerk and shall perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such clerk in person.

• Must be bondable.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation by the District Clerk.
• Must clear a pre‑employment physical and a pre‑employment drug screen test.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek, shift work, flex hours, weekends, and holidays.

Constantly working in indoor conditions; frequently moves items weighing up to 5–10 pounds; occasionally moves items weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally moves about the office; frequently communicates with others and must exchange accurate information; constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery; positions self to perform essential functions; remains in a stationary position as required.

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.