Assistant Court Clerk, (A261400-3), 206, Municipal Court
About The Position
Provides customer service to defendants, including information related to court operations and procedures. Processes court cases; collects and updates defendants’ information into the computer database daily. Assists the Judge during court sessions; verifies docket and updates cases with Judge’s orders; prepares and processes court orders, reviewing and correcting as necessary; verifies and revises closed files; prepares judgements for Judge’s signature. Imports, revises, and processes defendant citations from Laredo Police Department; issues and exports warrants; maintains communication with Department regarding warrants served and received. Performs clerical duties, such as processing summons for other city departments; provides assistant to defendants, both in person and via phone, regarding court dates, fines, and procedures; assists with open records requests. Processes online and kiosk payments from defendants. Assists with trial cases, including those with a jury; communicates with defendants, attorneys, and prosecutors; processes juror notices.
Requirements
- Knowledge of court procedures and operations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of basic math and money handling
- Skilled in English and Spanish languages
- Skilled in the use of standard office equipment
- Skilled in the use of computers, word processing, and keyboarding
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service
- Ability to process work in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to perform routine work
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful environments
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
- At least one (1) year of experience in clerical work and/or data entry
- Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Court Clerk I Certification must be able to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Judge during court sessions
- Verifies docket and updates cases with Judge’s orders
- Prepares and processes court orders, reviewing and correcting as necessary
- Verifies and revises closed files
- Prepares judgements for Judge’s signature
- Imports, revises, and processes defendant citations from Laredo Police Department
- Issues and exports warrants
- Maintains communication with Department regarding warrants served and received
- Processes summons for other city departments
- Provides assistant to defendants, both in person and via phone, regarding court dates, fines, and procedures
- Assists with open records requests
- Processes online and kiosk payments from defendants
- Assists with trial cases, including those with a jury
- Communicates with defendants, attorneys, and prosecutors
- Processes juror notices
Benefits
- Drug and alcohol test prior to employment
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Reasonable accommodation for selection process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
