Court Clerk Lead (Austin Municipal Court)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of local government, the City of Austin. The court decides the lowest level criminal offenses in the state of Texas, including traffic, city ordinance, juvenile, and disabled parking. Court services are handled both onsite and online, or by telephone, email, and mail. This position performs skilled clerical tasks in a major administrative area, working in conjunction with other administrative personnel to perform a wide variety of courtroom and administrative support duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of court proceedings.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to handle customer complaints.
Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate document scanners and related software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) years of related experience.
OR Associates degree plus four (4) years of related experience.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Experience training others on work-related tasks.
Effective communication skills.
Experience in change management.
Willingness to obtain introductory level Clerk certification through Texas Court Clerks Association within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Reviews completed paperwork and system updating and provides feedback as appropriate.
Performs cashier duties and balances money at end of shift.
Balances disbursement and daily deposit reports and monitors overpayments.
Corrects financial errors.
Processes expungement cases and appeals.
Serves as liaison to Judges, Austin Police Department (APD), Jail, Pretrial Services and other County and law enforcement agencies.
Notifies DPS of activity on juvenile failures to appear or pay.
Files and prepares civil cases, accepts motions and subpoenas.
Prepares and processes alias capias warrants, Williamson County warrants and commitments, sealed cases, search and juvenile warrants, and responds to bankruptcy letters.
Maintains organization and flow of Court records.
Monitors entry of traffic, parking and criminal citations into computer system.
Coordinates work schedules, training staff, answers questions from staff and the general public about court operations.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.