Civil Court Clerk

at  Bexar County

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining dockets; prepares correspondence; coordinates court appearances; administers oaths; performs data entry; answers telephones; maintains files; makes certified copies; prepares reports; and performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years judicial system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of civil courtroom procedures; good knowledge of basic legal terminology; good knowledge of alphabetic and numeric file maintenance
• Skill in understanding and applying State Judicial Code
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to accurately enter data; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, attorneys and the public
• Acts in the name of the District Clerk and shall perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such Clerk in person, pursuant to Section 51.303 of the Texas Government Code
• Must be bondable
• Must have legible penmanship
• Must be able to type 40 wpm with no more than 7 errors
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets
• Prepares court correspondence
• Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docket
• Administers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual cases
• Performs data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal information
• Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures
• Maintains case files
• Makes certified copies of legal documents
• Prepares court case reports and statistics
• Performs other duties as required