Deputy Court Clerk

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Municipal Court, the Deputy Court Clerk will perform a broad range of clerical duties related to court activities in compliance with state/local laws and city policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs general Municipal Court functions, including scheduling hearings, arraignments, pre-trials, judge and jury trials
• Enters citations, case activity, and other data into the Court computer system, including but not limited to pleas, convictions, case status, dismissals, and other orders as set by the judge
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Texas statutes governing the administration and operation of a Texas Municipal Court with the ability to respond to inquiries in person, by phone or in writing
• Collects fines and fees, issues receipts, balances daily collections and prepares daily deposits; must be bondable
• Maintains accurate, updated, timely and organized paperwork, dockets, warrants, and collections processed by the court
• Possess knowledge of the operations and maintenance of the court computer system, online payment systems, security protocols and links to state agencies and other court resources
• Prepare summons for jurors, witnesses and officer subpoenas
• Contributes to the overall success of the Department by performing other essential duties as assigned
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages