Deputy Court Clerk
About The Position
Employee is responsible for the preparation and filing of numerous legal documents and correspondences, preparation and maintenance of the trial calendars, preparation of court dockets, fine collection and the preparation of the daily bank deposits for monies collected by the municipal court. Daily public contact requiring tact and diplomacy is an essential attribute of this position. The ability to multi-task in the performance of one’s duties in a fast-paced environment is also essential in this position. This position requires limited decision making authority on non-judicial matters; however, all decisions must be made based upon the knowledge of court procedures and state laws, policies set by the municipal judge and laws governing access to public information.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- One (1) year of clerical experience.
- Cash collection experience
- Experience in the usage of a computer with windows.
- Calculator, adding machine, telephone, fax, copier, postage machine and other general office equipment
- A valid driver’s license; must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days from date of hire
Nice To Haves
- Clerk Certification is desirable
- Experience in case management computer software
- Experience in customer service
- Experience in filing and record keeping
Responsibilities
- Prepare trial calendar and control sequence of trial calendar
- Summon jurors
- Issue subpoenas
- Explain court procedures to defendants
- Prepare appeals from convictions in municipal court
- Accept complaints for filing in the municipal court
- Prepare complaints
- Administer oath to affiants for sworn complaints and affidavits
- Maintain court docket
- Collect fines and court costs from defendants
- Deposit on a daily basis monies collected by the Court
- Prepare summons and arrest warrants for the judge’s signature
- Maintain accurate records of all court proceedings manually and through an automated case management computer program
- Process daily mail
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
