Deputy Court Clerk

City of Converse•Converse, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A municipal employer in Texas is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Deputy Court Clerk to support daily Municipal Court operations. The role performs administrative, clerical, and customer service functions; processes payments; prepares court documents; maintains warrant and disposition records; and assists court leadership. This position reports to the Municipal Court Clerk. This is not a supervisory role, but the Deputy Clerk may assist with training new staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to obtain Level I TMCEC certification within one year of hire.
Acceptable background check and medical screening.
Valid Texas driver license with acceptable driving record.
Bondable with satisfactory credit history.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
Ability to type 35 words per minute and perform accurate data entry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to interpret and apply procedures, ordinances, and court rules.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move within the office.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions such as typing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent public interaction.

Responsibilities

Process court fines, fees, warrants, and payments.
Reconcile transactions and prepare deposits.
Provide accurate information to the public regarding citations, court dates, warrants, and compliance requirements.
Review and process documents submitted to the court.
Enter and update records in court databases.
Prepare and issue court orders and forms.
Maintain files, records, scanning, data entry, and mail distribution.
Perform receptionist duties and route calls and inquiries.
Conduct license and record checks as required.
Maintain confidentiality of all court and city information.
Assist with training staff and perform other duties as assigned.