JP Court Clerk - Manvel
Government Jobs, Manvel, TX, United States
Justice Of The Peace Clerk
Under general supervision, performs clerical duties in a Justice of the Peace (JP) office, and accountable for case processing in accordance with state, county and all applicable laws and policies established by the judge. Shift: Mon
Fri, 8a
5p and other hours as job requires Example Of Duties
Essential Functions: Enters filings for court cases into the case management system database; Sets and maintains dockets; Collects and processes payments; Answer phone calls and responds to various requests for information; Performs routine clerical duties such as filing, mailing, faxing and answering telephones; Maintains files accurately and efficiently; Examine legal documents for adherence to laws and court procedures; Perform research on case files to respond to questions from parties of the case, attorneys or the public; Maintain confidentiality of records as required by law; Attends and participates in meetings and training classes when necessary, which may require out of town travel. Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training Guidelines: High school diploma or equivalent; AND two years of legal administrative experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred. Knowledge of: Proficient knowledge of Brazoria County and Justice of the Peace regulations, policies, and procedures. Proficient knowledge of word processing and personal computer applications and software. Proficient knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the local government process. Proficient knowledge of various federal, state and local government codes. Exceptional knowledge of modern office procedures and practices. Exceptional knowledge of Brazoria County transaction practices and procedures. Skill in: Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, and the general public. Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules. Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions. Maintaining strict confidentiality. Performing various mathematical calculations. Proficient skill in the ability to work with sensitive information under somewhat stressful conditions. Proficient skill in operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, copies, facsimiles and telephones; AND ability to type 45 WPM. Exceptional skill in extracting and organizing detailed information. Exceptional skill in providing information and assistance to office staff, customers and callers. Exceptional skill in telephone etiquette and customer service. Exceptional skill in documenting, reading, understanding and maintaining records. General skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Highly motivated self-starter who can work within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures in a high volume office environment. License & Certification Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work is performed in an office work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Under general supervision, performs clerical duties in a Justice of the Peace (JP) office, and accountable for case processing in accordance with state, county and all applicable laws and policies established by the judge. Shift: Mon
Fri, 8a
5p and other hours as job requires Example Of Duties
Essential Functions: Enters filings for court cases into the case management system database; Sets and maintains dockets; Collects and processes payments; Answer phone calls and responds to various requests for information; Performs routine clerical duties such as filing, mailing, faxing and answering telephones; Maintains files accurately and efficiently; Examine legal documents for adherence to laws and court procedures; Perform research on case files to respond to questions from parties of the case, attorneys or the public; Maintain confidentiality of records as required by law; Attends and participates in meetings and training classes when necessary, which may require out of town travel. Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training Guidelines: High school diploma or equivalent; AND two years of legal administrative experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred. Knowledge of: Proficient knowledge of Brazoria County and Justice of the Peace regulations, policies, and procedures. Proficient knowledge of word processing and personal computer applications and software. Proficient knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the local government process. Proficient knowledge of various federal, state and local government codes. Exceptional knowledge of modern office procedures and practices. Exceptional knowledge of Brazoria County transaction practices and procedures. Skill in: Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, and the general public. Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules. Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions. Maintaining strict confidentiality. Performing various mathematical calculations. Proficient skill in the ability to work with sensitive information under somewhat stressful conditions. Proficient skill in operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, copies, facsimiles and telephones; AND ability to type 45 WPM. Exceptional skill in extracting and organizing detailed information. Exceptional skill in providing information and assistance to office staff, customers and callers. Exceptional skill in telephone etiquette and customer service. Exceptional skill in documenting, reading, understanding and maintaining records. General skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Highly motivated self-starter who can work within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures in a high volume office environment. License & Certification Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work is performed in an office work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.