Hearing Court Clerk

The Hearing Clerk position prepares Justice Court case information for the Hearing Officer, including monitoring of jail activity, Justice Court criminal case creation, preparation of Class C magistrate dockets, data entry of court activity, court statistical reporting, court performance reporting, and services related to Mental health activities. Providing clerical support to the courts through data entry of court activity, preparation of court dockets and monitoring of jail activity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Files cases and records case activity in Justice Court Case Management System.
• Prepares Dockets.
• Enters required information into Justice Court Case Management System.
• Prepares orders and court documents.
• Documents court proceedings: judgments, sentencing, orders, and notices.
• Processes hearings for forfeiture of bail (bond forfeiture).
• Prepares pleadings and judgments.
• Verifies warrant status in the Justice Court Case Management System.
• Prepares the processing of defendants detained in jail charged with fine only misdemeanors (Class C jail docket).
• Tracks jailed defendants.
• Contacts the Justice Courts to request case information.
• Requests sheriff to deliver jailed defendants to courtroom.
• Researches Justice Court Case Management System for case information.
• Reviews out of county case information; completes court document after court.
• Interfaces with public; answers questions.
• Works overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 90% with a typing speed of 30 W.P.M. and 90% accuracy.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

• Four (4) years of clerical or administrative support experience within an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers as well as other departments and agencies.

• Ability to multi-task and accurately follow instructions.

• Ability to identify and solve standard problems and refer more complex issues to appropriate staff.

• Ability to perform arithmetic functions of a transactional nature, including tracking and comparing data.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test 

• Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing.
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
• The test may be taken once every 30 days.
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• This position supports 24 hours/7 days a week court with rotating/changing shifts.

  • Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
  • Plus, benefits

Physical Requirements:

• Duties may require prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.