Court Clerk I

About the Role

Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of legal clerical duties in response to actions of the courts. Uses independent judgment interpreting and applying procedures and precedents to specific misdemeanor cases. Coordinates and carries out duties involved in assigned causes of action. Performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, and filing of court documents.

Responsibilities

• Assists and answers questions from the public received in person, by phone, or by email regarding court cases.
• Processes incoming faxes and distributes incoming mail and legal documents.
• Performs filing duties, makes copies, and may schedule appointments or provide notary services.
• Serves as a liaison between the department, courts, agencies, and the public.
• Assesses fees, receives payments, and performs cashier duties.
• Reviews and analyzes legal documents, indexes them, and scans them into electronic systems.
• Prepares and issues legal documents such as summons, warrants, and orders.
• Maintains case tracking systems and updates case statuses.
• Assists with courtroom procedures, including scheduling trials and assisting judges.
• Processes warrants, notifies law enforcement, and tracks warrant statuses.
• Conducts research, updates legal files, and prepares reports.
• Coordinates off-site storage of records and handles special projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of responsible clerical experience, including familiarity with legal procedures and customer service.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system policies, legal terminology, and court procedures.
• Skill in analyzing legal documents, coordinating document processing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to interpret legal data, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Analyzing legal documents.
• Coordinating document review and processing.
• Operating office equipment and databases.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Work Environment

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 20-50 pounds, visual acuity, and manual dexterity. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive motion. Work hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Location: 1700 Guadalupe Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3.200, Austin, Texas 78701.

Department: District Clerk. Background checks required. Contact: Laura.Jimenez@traviscountytx.gov for updates or questions.