Aransas County, Texas · 1 month ago
Position Details: P/T Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace Precinct #2
Rockport, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$17.34/hr - $17.34/hr
3+ years expAransas County, Texas is seeking a part-time Court Clerk for the Justice of the Peace Precinct #2. The role involves performing legal clerical work, managing incoming communications, and preparing legal documents to support the daily operations of the court.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for answering 1st line of incoming calls and logging all calls and in person office traffic
Sort, open and process incoming mail; respond to requests
Scanning all documents and exhibits for data entry as well all messages and notes in the defendants file when they call or come in person to inquire about their cases
Communicate with the public on general questions on traffic tickets, civil procedures, online payments, and information for inmates in custody on our warrants to the public as requested
Responsible for sorting and opening mail and entering all payments in the computer, including all jail credit and community service
Prepare a variety of legal documents such as citations, judgments, notices for hearings, motions to dismiss, deferred adjudication, defensive driving, complaints for officer’s signatures, payment plans, and community service
Produce department’s scheduled reports: weekly money, monthly OMNI, OCA (Office of Court Administration), weekly citation conviction report, OMNI batch processing as well as monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for JP2 and law enforcement agencies
Verify active insurance policy on each defendant requesting dismissal on no insurance citation
Use of OMNI program to place hold on defendants’ driver’s licenses
Qualification
Required
General accounting, clerical, and bookkeeping skills
Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, vendors, and the general public
Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication with accuracy and attention to detail
Performing routine and repetitive duties while working in a sometimes intense and high-volume environment
Out of town travel to attend professional development courses
Requires the ability to use office equipment including copy machines, multi-line telephone, computer, scanner, hardware, and software
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and successfully complete a background investigation
Skill in maintaining complete and accurate records and file systems to enable researching and tracking justice court cases
High school graduate or its equivalent, plus at least three years of experience working with the public in a clerical position, preferably with a governmental entity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Current Texas driver's license as well as ability to be bonded
Possession of or ability to obtain TCIC/NCIC certificate within 30 days
Notary Public or ability to obtain within 12 months
Company
Aransas County, Texas
Aransas County is located on the Gulf of Mexico and offers the relaxed, laid back quality of life of a coastal community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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