SENIOR COURT CLERK.COUNTY CLERK-CRIMINAL
Dallas County · Dallas, TX · 1 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversees court processes in accordance with established procedures and applicable County, State and Federal statutes.
- Researches and analyzes requests to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, and exceptions to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepares, verifies, and processes documents including routine correspondence and legal documents; copies forms and other materials; may process and create new cases; manage high-level cases; may schedule hearings; and ensures case information is properly entered into the court’s official record.
- Generates reports.
- Serves as a liaison between prosecutors, attorneys, Judges, witnesses, victims, granting and law enforcement agencies, and other County departments.
- Processes time-sensitive documents in accordance with all applicable County, State and Federal statutes.
- Utilizes expertise to perform quality assurance of documents; scans and indexes documents into case management system.
- Provides individual training to clerical staff on computer systems, work processes, statutes, procedures, and assists on the more complex issues.
Qualifications
- Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in job-related field of study.
- One (1) year experience.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software.
- Ability to enter data.
- Knowledge of criminal justice system.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, organize, plan, and process work, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
- Standard office environment.
- May require prolonged kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift and carry files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.