What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 position at Bexar County, TX?
Salary : $3,179.00 Monthly
Location : JP 1 Place 3 -3505 Pleasanton Rd. San Antonio, TX
Job Type : Full-time Regular
Job Number : 2025-01828
Department : Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Opening Date : 03 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing County Courts-at-Law case files and documents; oversees Assistant Court Clerks; maintains dockets; prepares correspondence; prepares official documents; coordinates court appearances; administers oaths; performs data entry; answers telephones; maintains files; makes certified copies; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains hearing, jury and non-jury trial daily dockets
- Oversees the daily work of Assistant Court Clerks. Calculates and collects fines and court costs and fees in person and by mail. Balances cash drawer. Prepares daily bank deposits. Answers correspondence and telephone inquiries regarding court costs and fees. Updates misdemeanor cases regarding time payments not paid in full within the allotted time. Contacts defendants with outstanding fines and sets cases for show-cause hearings
- Prepares court correspondence
- Prepares and issues legal documents which may include court orders, judgments, warrants, subpoenas, requests for Abstracts of Judgment and Writs of Execution and Possession, court ordered personal service on delinquent estates or requests for psychiatric examinations
- Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on the daily docket
- Administers oaths and takes proofs for parties involved in individual cases
- Performs data entry and computer research of individual case, court date and dismissal or appeal information
- Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures
- Maintains case files
- Makes certified copies of legal documents
- Prepares court case reports and statistics
- May calculate and accept fees and court costs for court orders
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Working Environment and Physical Demands :
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :
NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
Which best describes your years of judicial system experience?
Do you acknowledge you must secure and maintain Criminal Justice Information Service Certification and Bexar County Information System Certification (security clearances) within six (6) months of employment?
Do you acknowledge you must secure and maintain 18 hours of Court Personnel Education within one (1) year of employment?
Do you have strong computer skills?
Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?
Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?
Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?
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Salary : $3,179
