Municipal Court Clerk
City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
To perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the municipal court operation including the initiation, processing, and maintenance of legal documents, correspondence and statistics; and to provide information and assistance to the public.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six months clerical work experience requiring public contact and the interpretation of rules and regulations
- Ability to type 35 wpm
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possess or obtain Notary Public Certification from the State of Texas upon assignment.
- Level I Municipal Court Clerk Certification or must attain within 12 months of hire.
- Level II Municipal Court Clerk Certification or must attain within 24 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist the public in person and by phone including retrieving information and files, and providing general information regarding scheduling of court dates, defensive driving, warrants, and granting extensions; assist the public in problem solving and research activities.
- Compile, type, record and file a wide variety of court records, reports and materials including citations, summons, warrants, letters, reports, and complaints.
- Operate a computer terminal and printer to type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of court documents, reports, records, letters and other material, including the use of current technologies for document workflow.
- Prepare documents required for defendants to appeal legal cases.
- Sort, file, copy and distribute court documents, reports to appropriate personnel; process paperwork required by law for cases appealed to a higher court.
- Collect, prepare, and process payments received; assist in sorting and balancing receipts and payments; deposit preparation; prepare cash drawer for following day; and verify account information as requested.
- Collect, sort, and process incoming and outgoing mail.
- May serve as a Notary Public; notarize a variety of documents related to Municipal Court business.
- Proof citations with the complaint for accuracy; sign and affix court seal on complaints.
- Prepare and mail check requests for refunds to various municipalities and the public.
- Maintain a records filing system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
