Municipal Court - Court Clerk I/II/III

City Of Abilene • Abilene, TX

453d • $34,861 - $47,008

About The Position

The Court Clerk I/II/III position at the City of Abilene involves performing a variety of duties in support of the Municipal Court, including managing court documents, financial records, and case scheduling. The role requires providing assistance to the public and maintaining positive relations with city officials and other stakeholders. The position has three levels, with increasing responsibilities and supervisory roles at the II and III levels.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of cash handling and customer service experience for Court Clerk I.
• High school diploma or GED is required for all levels.
• Court Clerk Level I certification is preferred for Court Clerk I.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in court operations and some supervisory experience for Court Clerk II.
• Court Clerk Level I certification is required for Court Clerk II.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in court operations and some supervisory experience for Court Clerk III.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field for Court Clerk III.
• Court Clerk Level II certification is required for Court Clerk III.

Nice To Haves

• Court Clerk Level I certification for Court Clerk I position.
• Court Clerk Level II certification for Court Clerk III position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various office operations and functions, including administering oaths and processing traffic and city ordinance violations.
• Handle parking citations and compile data.
• Process court documents and prepare transcripts of cases, appeals, and other information upon request.
• Submit reports to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Prepare summons, subpoenas, complaints, and warrants for arrest as necessary.
• Process legal documents and prepare certified copies of records as necessary.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and through correspondence to respond to inquiries and provide information.
• Explain, interpret, and implement new laws, policies, and procedures; maintain court records in accordance with city ordinance and state laws.
• Promote and maintain positive relations with city officials, judges, attorneys, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform complex tasks of the municipal court and respond to complex complaints and requests for information.
• Manage criminal proceedings and docketing; oversee processing deferrals, judgments, probation, and related processing.
• Explain and train clerks on new court software procedures.
• Provide support to the Court Administrator, plan and organize workloads and staff assignments, and review progress and direct changes as needed.
• Manage and supervise the receipts, depositing, and accounting of monies for fines, forfeitures, and other court receipts.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $16.76 - $22.60 an hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED