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Dallas County · 1 month ago

0000003649.COURT CLERK.DISTRICT CLERK CRIMINAL SECTION

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Dallas County is responsible for managing court operations, and they are seeking a Court Clerk to perform a variety of complex court tasks. The role includes preparing and processing legal documents, serving as a liaison among various legal entities, and ensuring accurate case recording.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Receives, prepares, verifies, and processes documents including routine correspondence and legal documents; copies forms and other materials; may process and create new cases; may schedule hearings; and ensures case information is properly entered into the court’s official record in accordance with established procedures

Researches and analyzes request to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, and exceptions to resolve discrepancies; and manage assigned caseload

Serves as a liaison between prosecutors, attorneys, Judges, witnesses, victims, granting and law enforcement agencies, and other County departments. May serve as court administrator on behalf of the courts

Maintains confidentiality of cases. Determines action to be taken to comply with statues and court orders. Processes time sensitive documents in accordance with all applicable County, State and Federal statutes

Scans, indexes, and performs quality assurance of documents in case management system

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Criminal justice systemTyping 35 wpmOffice equipment operationData entryEffective communicationOrganizational skillsDecision making

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program

Four (4) years job related experience or 60 college hours or a combination of the two

Ability to type 35 wpm or 70 kspm

Ability to operate office equipment

Knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software

Ability to enter data

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to organize, plan, and process work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public

Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

May require prolonged kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift and carry files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted