Criminal Court Clerk

The Justice Court Clerk must possess exceptional communication and data entry skills. Enter case information filed in Justice Court, receive payments, post funds, issue receipts, prepare correspondence, issue service and warrants, mail notices. Receive phone calls, mail, and emails related to cases and weddings. File active and archived case documents. Ability to skillfully deal with difficult people in adverse situations.

• Enter new tickets and hot check info into the computer and prepare criminal cases.
• Prepare criminal cases for docket calls; hearings and trials. 
• Send notices of hearings to parties.
• Issue and scan warrants and Omni holds as required.
• Enter financials, accept payments and reconcile tills.
• Issue and scan all citations and warrants.
• Assist the public with filing small claims, civil, eviction and other cases as assigned.
• Assist co-workers when needed with criminal or civil.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma is required. Must have knowledge of modern office equipment, computers arid computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Previous legal/office experience in private or government sector. Ability to communicate effectively. Most possess ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Detail oriented; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the general public; ability to prepare reports and maintain records.  Skill in operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft office applications.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; Reach, grip and use fine dexterity; Push and pull objects; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing: place arms above, at or below shoulder height; Use of vision and depth perception; ability to communicate clearly.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.