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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

County Clerk Criminal Court Clerk

Lubbock TX 79401, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$31K/yr - $40K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a County Clerk Criminal Court Clerk to serve as a criminal case manager, auditor, and clerk of court for three county courts at law. The role involves evaluating, analyzing, and preparing court documents, maintaining knowledge of statutes, and providing information to the public.

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Responsibilities

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 DIC17 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

Qualification

Court document preparationCase data managementStatutesCustomer serviceOffice practices knowledgeMathematical calculationsInterpersonal skillsActive listeningEffective communicationConfidentiality maintenance

Required

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

Graduation from High school or GED certificate or graduation from a formal business school, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

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