NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE - COURT CLERK, INTERMEDIATE (JAIL MAGISTRATE)
TX 79901, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Court Clerk, Intermediate to assist the Court in managing legal documentation for civil, criminal, and probate cases. The role involves preparing, filing, and maintaining case files while providing clerical and administrative support to the County office.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Court in retrieving, organizing, and preparing case files prior to submission to courts and hearings
Creates, corrects events, dispositions and statistical closures; Ensures data entered on documents is accurate
Ensures the computed court costs and fees are according to court dispositions and judgments
As directed attends court proceedings; creates documents on arraignments, jail pleas, dispositions, dismissals, bond orders, and judgments
Prepares documents for verdicts and sentencing at completion of trials; Files, scans, and stores documents
As directed conducts criminal searches for customers and agencies; prepares certified copies and disposition letters as needed; receives, documents, scans, and executes warrants, subpoenas, and alias capias; processes warrant declines
Meets statutory timelines required for judgments and issues credits for time served by the defendants
Prepares court docket; retrieves, organizes and prepares case files prior to submission to courts and hearings
Prepares requests, subpoenas, abstracts, orders of sales, executions, citations, service packets, and related legal documents
Responds to requests in person, by mail, and by telephone in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations
Researches information on case files, collections, judgements, cash bonds, status of cases as requested
Conducts criminal searches for customers and agencies; prepares certified copies and disposition letters as needed
Files, sorts and close case files; performs data entry of files and other legal documentation into an automated data base
Calculates civil court costs on bond forfeiture cases; completes release/detain order, bond order, etc
Calculates proper fees for filings of cases, writs, executions, subpoenas and related documents
Performs electronic filing
Assists attorneys in collecting information
Scans new cases, prints out judgments, files motions and orders
Secures authorized signatures on legal documents and delivers to appropriate party or department
Reviews the completion of various applications or documents and processes
May handle sealed cases
Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions
Stays abreast of new trends, statutes, laws, and innovations in the field
(Depending on area of assignment): Reports disposition of cases
Assists in elimination of errors
Creates, codes, and documents civil, criminal, probate files and non-arrest warrants; performs data entry of minutes, filing and file control
Delivers and picks up paperwork from the jail
Records executions issued and the returns on the executions
Keeps index of parties to all suits filed in the court
Assists with jurors and contact updates; contacts jurors; creates list of jurors for selection; prepares paperwork for verdicts/sentencing; distributes checks to jurors
Takes and processes fingerprints
Orders revoking personal recognizance bonds
Coordinates jury trial requests through jury hall
Receives payments; balances receipts with cash, credit cards, etc.; and processes mail
Receives appropriate fees; ensures that all information on check(s) is in compliance with check acceptance policy; records all pertinent information in order to cross reference transaction with valid identification and receipts; and
Is responsible for handling large amounts of money and balancing daily monies (cash, checks, and credit card transactions) to receipts at close out
Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
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
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned
Be available for work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary to include shift work
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or a directly related field and two (2) years of office clerical experience; with experience in legal procedures, terminology, the court system, and customer service
Depending on area assigned: with one (1) year cashier experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
In order to access into the County's network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date
Depending on area of assignment: Deputy Clerk deputizing; may require AOP certification
Certified Clerk from Texas Justice Court
Master Certified Clerk from Texas Justice Court
May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso
Knowledge of: court system; court proceedings; legal terminology; the principles and practices of effective customer service; office practices and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products
Skill/Ability to: be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure with high volume of work; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; conflict resolution with the public; time management; prioritize work with attention to detail; be flexible and adaptable to change; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check
Preferred
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
Benefits
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service.
Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
6% Wellness Discount
Core Plan
6% Wellness Discount
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS).
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program.
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost.
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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