Clerk V; Felony
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Law/Legal
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical
Overview
The Clerk V assists the felony prosecutors in all aspects of felony prosecution. The Clerk V should have excellent clerical skills and must be familiar with a variety of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the legal field with an emphasis on knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Penal Code. The Clerk V is responsible for preparing correspondence and legal documents such as motions to revoke, motions to adjudicate, judgments, governor’s warrants, and federal bench warrants and must solicit and compile pertinent data to facilitate the accurate and timely preparation of such legal documents for the felony prosecutors.
The Clerk V also answers the phone, routes calls to the appropriate person, and makes sure that the appropriate felony prosecutor receives all incoming documents. The Clerk V pulls and prepares the files for both jury and non-jury dockets, making sure that all documents are in the appropriate files, and must collaborate effectively with other Clerk V to ensure high quality, dependable coverage always.
A Clerk V must always maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive data or information.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list is an illustration of the duties involved with this position. This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time under the direction of the Criminal District Attorney or the Chief Felony Prosecutor.
Responsibilities- Check jury lists for any prior criminal history of jurors.
- Prepare posters, exhibits, etc. when necessary.
- Send thank you letters to jurors.
- Prepare judgments.
- Assist the investigators with incoming calls regarding jury trials.
- Assist the investigators with preparing, emailing, and e-filing subpoenas and subpoena returns.
- Assist the investigators with calendar and case updates.
- Compile pertinent data from the District Clerk, Probation, Judge’s docket sheet, and our files.
- Prepare appropriate judgments (TDC AND STATE JAIL JUDGMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER JUDGMENTS).
- For TDC, contact the appropriate source at jail records to check time credited for time served to ensure accuracy.
- Provide required attachments.
- Request attorney signature.
- File in District Clerk’s Office.
- Prepare a letter and forward it to appropriate entities.
- Enter information concerning the case into the computerized database.
- Review violation notice.
- Discuss with probation any additional information needed.
- Present to Chief Felony Prosecutor to see whether he wishes to pursue revocation or adjudication.
- Locate old files or create new folders.
- Prepare a motion to revoke or adjudicate.
- Get the attorney’s approval signature.
- Make copies for our file, probation, and defense attorney.
- File in District Clerk’s Office.
- Forward file-stamped copy to probation.
- Prepare copies of materials and a discovery sheet for the defense attorney’s signature upon his/her receipt of discovery.
- Inform the absconder unit of Adult Probation of all decisions made by felony attorneys on absconder cases, which will not be pursued.
- Enter information concerning the case into the computerized database. (Note as MTR or MTA on folder).
- Prepare dismissal for cases if necessary.
- File a copy of dismissal in the District Clerk’s Office.
- Notify the victims’ coordinator if required.
- File copy in the file folder.
- Create a file folder for the case.
- File in the folder all documents, reports, motions, statements, and other information obtained.
- Prepare copies of materials and a discovery sheet for the defense attorney’s signature upon his/her receipt of discovery.
- Maintain a systematic approach to organizing files and other information.
- Manage centralized filing system.
- Prepare waivers of indictments and information forms if necessary.
- Prepare motions to set, if necessary.
- Review writs and notify witnesses, if necessary.
- Run computer printout of preliminary cases set for non-jury docket.
- Pull court cases.
- Prepare any necessary forms.
- Prepare and supply the felony prosecutors with plea packets.
- Maintain plea form on the…
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