JP1 Court Clerk I

Job Summary

Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk I is responsible for a variety of administrative and customer service duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court, including preparing and processing forms and orders involving the filing and disposition of civil claims and criminal and traffic cases.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports directly to – Court Administrator
• Direct Reports – No

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting at a workstation
• Prolonged reading
• Visual examination of documents
• Reaching
• Walking
• Twisting
• Bending
• Repetitive motions
• Standing

Environmental Factors

• High-volume court with stressful situations
• Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes

Irregular Hours

Work outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of clerical experience
• One (1) year cash-handling experience
• Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clerical work experience
• Three (3) years of cash-handling experience
• Work experience in a court or legal setting
• Experience with Odyssey Navigator
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Employment Testing

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Pychological exam: No

Additional Information

• To apply for a position, submit a Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient).
• Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days.
• The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
• Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
• If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
• This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.