County Clerk Criminal Court Clerk

Under direct supervision, serves as criminal case manager, auditor and clerk of court for three (3) county courts ticipates in planning of programs, policies, or objectives for own work group and department.

• Evaluates, analyzes, and prepares, files, records and issues court documents.
• Prepares, files, assigns, and dockets a new case based on office policy and parameters set by statute.
• Serves as clerk of the county courts at law and executes all orders.
• Abstracts and inputs case data into computer from recorded documents.
• Maintains knowledge of statutes.
• Evaluates and calculates court costs based on case type and parameters established.
• Receives, reviews, and processes documents, inquiries, and requests by mail/courier.
• Audits case events and activities by assigned case number.
• Prepare receipts and accounts for all money collected.
• Prepares and submits cases for appeal.
• Provides information and guidance for searching case data to the public.
• Receives, files, processes and refunds/returns surety and cash bonds.
• Collects, deposits, tracks, and upon court order release cash bond monies and transfer Bond Forfeiture monies to Civil Department.
• Evaluates TJC report.
• Prepares court documents for recordation.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of documents and data.
• Assists other employees with criminal counter and collection of court costs.
• Criminal history searches and prepares certification as to findings for government entities.
• Make copies, answers criminal & vitals telephone and provides information to the public.
• Assists the public with public access computer.
• Calculates court costs for attorneys and swears the defendant before going to Judge for a guilty plea.
• Prepares DIC
  17 forms on all DWI cases and forwards to DPS.
• Makes copies of Judgments ordering probation or deferred adjudication for the Probation Office.
• Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety-related training and skills.
• Arriving on time and completing the workday.
• Any other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This is a non-supervisory position.

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty necessary to perform this job satisfactorily. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision. Must be able to read and understand cursive writing. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Graduation from High school or GED certificate or graduation from a formal business school, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and 2 years of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, English grammar, spelling and punctuation;
Customer Service knowledge of principles and processes for customer services. Assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards for services for customer satisfaction and making sound decisions based on Texas statutes.

Skilled in operating a personal computer, scanner, calculator, copier, shredder, typewriter (minimum 40 wpm), telephone, laser printer, electronic time clock, and fax machine. Read and write manuals, office memos and letters. Perform basic mathematical calculations; analyze data; communicate effectively, both in person and on the phone utilizing active listening skills. Maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers and the public. Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and problem solving to work with positively and effectively with other employees and elected officials.

Maintain expected levels of confidentiality.