NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace 1-1- J18060 - 36000
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.38/hr - $17.38/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Court Clerk to assist a Justice of the Peace by performing clerical and bookkeeping tasks. The role involves greeting the public, managing case documentation, and ensuring the smooth operation of court-related functions.
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Responsibilities
Enters all tickets, hot checks, juvenile complaints, mental health commitments, administrative hearings, civil, small claims, and forcible detainer actions in the appropriate docket
Assigns numbers to each case, indexes cases, files all cases by number including truancy cases and delinquent tax suits
Waits on customers. Determines the problem and/or assists with filing procedures
Refers customers to Judge, proper agency, or proper court
Copes with difficult customers as necessary
Issues warrants, subpoenas, summonses, citations, abstracts of Judgment, executions, sequestrations, garnishments, and capias pro fine
Assembles judgments for signature and enters all papers issued in docket and refiles
Enters all returned papers including warrants, etc. in docket and refiles
Collects all fees, fines and filing fees in proper ledger for all agencies who file in this precinct
Issues receipts for all fines or fees and enters in the proper docket
Separates reports to Parks and Wildlife and issues checks to the proper agency
Makes monthly statistical report to the Judicial Council of all cases filed, dismissed, paid, etc
Prepares bank deposits
Makes monthly reports on civil and small claims, dismissals, etc
Sets cases for hearing' or trial after defendant has entered plea. Notifies all parties of trial or hearing either in person or by mail
Makes copies of citations for attorneys
Resets cases for trial depending on papers filed by defendant or attorneys
Keeps inventory of all materials and orders materials when needed
Sends warrants, summonses, capias, etc. to proper agency for execution
Enter all occurrences in dockets daily
Keeps record of all mail received and dates and stamps mail
Keep files up to date with all entries
Makes certifications on records for Judge to sign
Types correspondence at request of Judge
Takes wedding appointments, type certificate and returns licenses to County Clerk
Accepts appeals on all cases when properly applied
Makes transcripts and copies to send to the County Clerk
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED plus one year of clerical experience, at least six months of which have been in a legal/judicial setting
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
May be required to be a notary public
Knowledge of courtroom procedures and associated clerical functions
Ability to apply legal terminology
Ability to use independent judgment regarding release of confidential information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, attorneys, judges and the general public
Ability to remain calm and courteous in high stress situations with people who are very upset
Ability to establish appropriate priorities and to work independently
Demonstrated ability to utilize computer in the performance of duties
Preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is desirable
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Sick leave
Paid holidays and vacation
Texas County & District Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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