Criminal Clerk

Responsibilities

• Data entry/document processing for a Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2
• Seal files and documents as ordered by the Courts
• Affix bar codes to documents for scanning
• Scan documents
• Process motions and orders, including file‑marking, entering into the computer, obtaining Court signatures, and sending copies to respective parties
• Process disposition of cases
• Docket incoming transfer cases and number all documents received
• Docket tax cases, assess fees
• Issue writs, warrants, citations and subpoenas
• Prepare notices of judgment
• Present pro se litigants and files to the Court
• Assist public in locating files and certifying documents
• Process probation revocations, including copying documents, entering documents into computer to reactivate the case, issuing arrest warrants and sending to Sheriff
• Inspect bonds to ensure all bonds have been accurately entered; file all bonds posted for various court proceedings
• Process disposition of cases, including closing out file once guilty plea has been heard or judgment received, sending copies of the abstract and commitment papers to Sheriff, District Attorney’s Office, probation department, and bondsman
• Prepare "pen packets" for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, entering disposition information in the computer
• Prepare bond forfeitures and failure to appear arrest warrants
• Respond to inmate correspondence
• Pull files, attend and assist the court with guilty pleas
• Act as liaison between district clerk, judge, attorneys, court personnel and all other interested parties
• Testify in court as custodian of records
• Mail DWI suspension form to Department of Public Safety
• Process civil and family law documents that are e‑filed
• Process passport applications
• Perform other duties as requested by the District Clerk

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer data entry experience, customer service experience required.
• Must have knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, modern office equipment including computer software, filing systems.
• Must be able to type or keyboard data entry at a net rate of 45 words per minute.
• Must have knowledge and skills to perform basic math principles.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the public.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks to be performed.
• Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Must be able to respond appropriately and professionally to requests and inquiries from the general public and courthouse personnel.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to job duties assigned.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals, instructions and documents.
• Must be able to analyze various situations and determine best solution within authority delegated.

Detail oriented; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the general public; ability to prepare reports and maintain records. Skill in operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft office applications.

Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; reach, grip and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing: place arms above, at or below shoulder height; use of vision and depth perception; ability to communicate clearly.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.