Under general supervision, is responsible for all functions currently performed by the Criminal Operations Clerk; reviewing and accepting electronically filed documents; creating and maintaining Judgment NISI cases; determining and updating cause number, court assignment, and bond amount of all indictments, capital murders, and waivers of indictments and processing accordingly; issuing warrants and other services; scanning documents and monitors screen image to ensure proper recording; performing quality assurance on scanned documents and performing related duties as required.

• All functions currently performed by the Criminal Operations Clerk
• Receives and reviews electronically filed documents to determine proper forwarding and processing criteria and accept or reject the filings
• Ensures electronically filed documents link properly between the imaging system and docketing system
• Creates and maintains felony Judgment NISI cases on forfeited bonds
• Determines the cause number, court assignment, and bond amount of all indictments, capital murders and waivers of indictments and process accordingly
• Issues warrants, summons, notices, and service of process
• Examines documents to be scanned for legibility and sufficient recording and indexing information
• Scans documents and monitors screen image to ensure proper recording
• Performs quality assurance on scanned documents
• Assists in training Criminal Operations Clerks
• Performs related duties as required

• High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate and three (3) years judicial system experience or additional education in a related field may be substituted for experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of basic office procedures; knowledge of alphabetical and numeric file systems; knowledge of basic legal terminology; knowledge of judicial procedures; and knowledge of records management
• Skill in operating a personal computer, scanning equipment, and basic office equipment
• Skill to type 40 wpm with no more than 7 errors
• Ability to accurately enter data; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to deal with hostile or irrational individuals; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to effectively respond to customer inquiries and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County staff, attorneys and the general public; ability to accurately collect cash; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Acts in the name of the County Clerk and shall perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such Clerk in person, pursuant to Section 51.303 of the Texas Government Code
• Must be bondable
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 15-20 pounds
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position