Tarrant County · 5 days ago
ASSOCIATE DISTRICT COURT CLERK III
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTarrant County is seeking an Associate District Court Clerk III to manage District Court records and ensure proper procedures are followed. The role involves maintaining case files, processing legal documents, and acting as a liaison between the Court and various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Maintains all case files for the District Courts
Trains in different Courts as work assignments are changed. Learns different procedures of each Court
Produces and issues all forms of warrants and processes to assure proper movement and appearance of parties and witnesses
Issues Orders of Sale, Executions, and Abstract of Judgments. Records the entry of returned service papers in a timely manner
Identifies and file marks all documents via mail, electronic filing, or in-person
Determines proper processing and distribution of paperwork/pleadings according to Texas Rules of Court, Texas Family Code, and Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and all office policies
Conforms, processes, certifies, and distributes copies of all orders signed by the judge. Handles judgment, sentence, and commitments
Inputs and updates computer information on legal documents filed, changes in the Attorney database, status of parties and cases, and service paper tracking
Generates monthly report of court case activity to be sent to Austin
Assumes Administrative Clerk and Court Coordinator phone and administrative duties in their absence
Enters information on docket sheets; sets, resets and cancel hearings; notifies attorneys and parties of trial; and assists the judge in the Court Coordinator's absence
Provides general guidelines and case information to attorneys, prose litigants, and the general public
Operates scanner to produce electronic images for recording court minutes and to preserve the courts records
Updates dismissal dockets, process cost bills, and releases of judgments when paid
Reviews and approves all bonds to confirm that they comply with court orders and the civil statutes
Determines when to prepare a certificate of proceeding and makes computer entries to notify all necessary agencies of court action
Determines what law enforcement agencies, schools, and day care centers to notify in family violence cases and notify immediately by fax and mail
Assembles jury strikes for State and Defense attorneys to formulate a list of jurors to be seated and sworn and to prevent a mistrial based on improper jury selections
Attends court sessions to determine and assure that proper procedures are being followed in processing actions that affect District Court cases
Responsible for the filing and collection of monies on all new suits, motions, bonds, ingoing and outgoing transferred cases, writs, issuance and service of process. Balances cash drawer and makes daily deposit
Processes electronically filed cases and pleadings for Civil, Family, Criminal, and Juvenile sections. This includes verifying documents, debiting customers accounts, preparing return receipts, and processing the appropriate documents. Notifies the respective Court Clerks when E-File documents are completed
Responsible for tracking, ordering and returning closed court files from the Record Center and District Clerk Records departments. Assists the public with looking up disposed records
Performs all related clerical duties
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree AND a minimum of one (1) full time year experience in a related field is required
High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of three (3) full time year experience in a related field is required
Must take and pass a 35 wpm typing test
Must pass criminal background check and comply with all administrative requirements of the District Clerk
This position MAY require you to lift, push, and pull boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment
Preferred
Knowledge of personal computers and word processing is preferred
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, & insurance benefits
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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