Deputy Court Clerk

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. 

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; setting dates and times; notifying potential jurors; informing defendants of case dates; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records.
• Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant, bonds, accident and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained.
• Provides customer service by answering the phone and referring callers; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries.
• Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant information, bonds, accident and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained.

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Three years of administrative experience

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
• Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products