Court Clerk

The purpose of this position is to complete routine clerical and customer service functions for the Municipal Court.

Provides quality customer service by greeting internal and external customers, answering phones, responding to inquiries, and providing general information. Responsible for communicating accurate and timely information regarding court procedures, case records, dispositions, fines and costs in accordance with both state and local laws and within the guidelines and polices of the Municipal Court and City. Explains options available to defendants in reference to a citation.

Responsible for Case Records Management. Completes accurate data entry and posting of receipts, payments and bonds. Completes end-of-day edit of cash drawer and deposits. Properly reviews and prepares warrants and sends notifications to defendants and attorneys. Completes electronic citation imports, insurance verifications and other review processes related to court case monitoring. Assists with mail, faxes and internet payments.

Other duties as assigned.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Under and including one year experience is required.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check and CJIS Fingerprint check.

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Basic work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed. 

Municipal Court Clerk Level I Certification to be obtained within twelve months of employment and maintained while employed.

Work Environment:

Position requires working primarily in a climate controlled office environment. Physical demands consist of sedentary work and little physical effort working with light, easy to handle (up to 40 lbs.) materials. Work performed may occasionally cause fatigue of eyes and fingers because of fairly continuous use of motor senses in using automated office systems. Work requires sitting for long periods of time, with manual dexterity and visual acuity in the use of computers.