Deputy Court Clerk

Our Core Values 

We LOVE DeSoto

•L- We lift up our community

•O- We take ownership of our collective performance

•V- We value and respect all employees

•E- We empower employees to grow 

The purpose of this position is to complete administrative assistance to the court.  This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys.  Other duties include maintaining records and information.

• Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; scheduling and communicating case dates; notifying potential jurors; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records;
• Provides administrative support, including answering phone calls; distributing mail; maintaining records; processing warrants, bonds, accident and jail information; and ensuring records are filed and retained;
• Provides customer service to the public and outside agencies by answering phone calls and referring calls; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs;
• Ability to work in a jail housing environment, which may include high noise levels, odors, and/or individuals displaying challenging behaviors; 
• Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS;
• Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred;

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.