What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace #3 position at Bastrop County?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:
A Bastrop County Job Application is required, and can be downloaded at:
http://www.bastropcountytexas.gov/users/0001/forms_apps/Bastrop_County_and_Sheriffs_Office_Application.pdf.
1. Maintains office administrative duties, time entry, docket of assigned cases and enters new cases; types and updates daily entries in criminal and civil cases; transcribes information into Administrative Hearing docket books, Inquest docket books, Record of Bail docket books, and examining trial docket books;
2. Coordinates jury and non-jury trials with attorneys, plaintiffs and defendants, and notifies all parties of hearing dates, resets and continuances;
3. Maintains, coordinates and schedules appointments and meetings on an appointment calendar for the Judge; assists Judge with preparing for court proceedings and administrative tasks as required; ensures the Judge has all information necessary to prepare to hear cases;
4. Prepares, proofreads, files and indexes a variety of legal documents including affidavits, correspondence, notices, show cause letters, warrants, reports, transcripts, and appeals; prepares and processes correspondence, legal papers and documents requiring knowledge of legal format, terminology and procedures; and copies and distributes documents and correspondence to appropriate parties;
5. Prepares and provides accurate information, monthly reports, and assistance as required to Elected Officials, Department Heads, Office of Court Administration, employees, and other County and State officials as requested;
6. Ensures that the rules governing court filings and filing requirements are followed; certifies the judgments of the Court to the proper trial courts; and assists in transferring cases between courts;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.38 - $24.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24