JP2 Senior Court Clerk
About The Position
Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Senior Court Clerk performs a variety of increasingly complex duties related to the filing and disposition of court cases and the training of Court Clerk staff. The role provides customer service and handles legal procedures involving court documents and case files, supports court operations and administrators, and may serve as a courtroom clerk. Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment at a high-volume court, where stressful situations and interactions with persons accused or convicted of crimes may occur. Work outside regular Monday–Friday office hours may be required, and regular attendance is required. A Williamson County online application must be received before the position closes; resumes alone are not sufficient. Positions are open until filled and may close at any time after five calendar days. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and USERRA. The county is a tobacco-free workplace, and tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems are prohibited on county premises.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of clerical experience, including one year in a court or legal setting; alternatively, one year of experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk position.
- Two years of cash-handling experience.
- Working knowledge of specific job-related technology.
- Pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Odyssey Navigator.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and perform detailed legal procedures for receiving, reviewing, processing, and maintaining court documents and case files.
- Prepare and process legal procedures and documents, including summons, subpoenas, warrants, writs, notifications, motions, orders, judgments, abstracts, appeals, and dismissals.
- Schedule court appearance dockets and mail notices.
- Serve as courtroom clerk as required.
- Provide team leadership, onboarding, and ongoing training to Court Clerks.
- Provide administrative and operational support to Court Administrators.
- Provide backup coverage for Court Administrators and specialized Court Clerk II assignments.
- Produce media alerts, press releases, and website updates as needed.
- Interact with state, county, local, and private agencies.
- Use legal reference materials to research current laws and procedures.
- Prepare reports related to case management and compliance.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Perform special duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
