McLennan County (TX)
Part Time Legal ClerkPosted
7 weeks 2 days ago
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Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides administrative support to the Judge and performs related work as required. The Clerk carries out any and all administrative duties including, but not limited to, case flow management, records management and public servicesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Maintains the court docket by setting cases for hearing, coordinating times with attorneys and litigants, updating court forms and assisting the Court Administrator with a dismissal docket
* Assists the Judge by setting meeting dates, preparing letters and jury charges
* Works closely with District Clerk's office, Security and other court departments
* Assist the Court Administrator with ordering of supplies, budget preparation, clerical duties, as well as assisting with inquiries from the public regarding court proceedings
* Will work under the general supervision of the District Judge and Court Administrator
* Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned for efficient operation of the administrator's office
* Regular attendance and timeliness is required
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.EDUCATION:
Required:
* High School Diploma or GED
SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required:
* Must be loyal and able to keep the confidences of the office as required by law
* Knowledge of legal terminology, judicial administration and support services, legal office procedures, court policies/rules, and practices related to family, juvenile or civil law matters
* General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook
* Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, attorneys, investigators, police agencies, and citizens
* Proficient verbal and written skills to communicate information and directions to courts, attorneys, investigators, police agencies, and citizens
* Ability to accurately sort, file, and retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical, or chronological systems
Preferred:
* Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
* Legal clerical, administrative or legal support experience in a court or legal environment that included heavy interaction with the public.
DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
All Employees
o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general publicENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines; the employee must frequently change tasks, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and work closely with others as part of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
* The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel
HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Dependent on the needs of the office
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