Deputy Court Clerk (Full-Time/Temporary)

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This is a full-time, temporary position.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter & resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Reviews and processes community service hours or non-cash requests; ensures information is recorded in multiple data systems.    

• Provides quality customer service to Municipal Court customers by explaining court procedures and driver’s safety courses.

• Assists the public in person and by phone and may interpret for Spanish-speaking defendants.

• Records and processes mail. 

• Ensures the effective coordination of Municipal Court operations to team and other City departments by communicating effectively on problems and issues.

• Responsible for warrant administration by sending notices, preparing court documents recalling warrants as necessary, and ensuring accurate information is sent to DPS for the Failure to Appear program.

• Responsible for accurate court disposition and fine records by collecting payments, posting correctly to the court system, and balancing a cash drawer and depositing collections, following the established cashiering procedures; records and processes mail.

• Captures documents in a document imaging system to maximize productivity and provide efficient retrieval of information. 

• Assists with the coordination of docket processing by setting and reviewing case information, sending notices, preparing summons or subpoenas, preparing court documents, and providing assistance to judge and prosecutor.

• Executes and transcribes court dockets and records dispositions. 

• Acts as liaison between police, jail, and judge to make arrangements for the judge to provide magistration to persons jailed on MC warrants. 

• Stays abreast of legislature and court procedures and training related to court duties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

• High school diploma or equivalent.  OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• One (1) year of full-time experience as a court clerk in a computerized system. 

• Must obtain a Court Clerk Certificate within one (1) year.

Knowledge of:

• Clerical procedures of processing, recording, and preparing legal documents, records, and reports related to court operations.

• City ordinances, court procedures, and legislation pertinent to clerical work

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, outside agencies, and the general public.

• Using computers and related software programs.

• Exercising discretion in confidential matters.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Reads TMCEC clerk manual, memoranda, legislation, and educational materials.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

HIRING RANGE: $17.49 - $21.91, hourly.

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