Municipal Court Clerk

About the role

The Municipal Court is currently seeking a skilled and organized individual for the position of Court Clerk. The ideal candidate will have experience in clerical work, specifically in a court environment. They must possess excellent communication and customer service skills. The Court Clerk will be responsible for processing legal documents, scheduling court hearings, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily customer service to the general public regarding citations, warrants, complaints, and other Municipal Court proceedings.
• Properly receives and records all court fees/fines.
• Maintains court records, processes jail dockets and court-related documents.
• Assists with court proceedings, including scheduling hearings and trials.
• Handles payment review dockets by reviewing indigency cases filed within the court and processes all motions for Time Served request.
• Processes jail docket on a daily basis.
• Collections money from the jail and transfers bond money from the jail to cashier; processes bonds for Judge's signature to refund/forfeit bond money per court disposition.
• Handles payment review dockets by reviewing indigency cases filed within the court and processes all motions for Time Served request.
• Assists with court proceedings, including scheduling hearings and trials.
• Reviews all current, past-due, and deferred cases.
• Processes all court-related documents including warrants, capias warrants, show cause letters, deferments, community service, defensive driving, and family violence (including maintaining and updating CR-43’s, fingerprints, and DPS reporting).
• Answers phones and communicates with the public and other City departments.
• Efficiently manages paperless system while adapting to various technological platforms.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Two years general office or municipal court experience
• Cash handling experience
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must complete the Texas Municipal Court Education Center training program Level I within 18 months of hire date (full-time)
• Must be able to attend twelve hours of TMCEC sponsored school per year thereafter
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in a related field

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of court procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of legal procedures
• Knowledge of modern office procedures
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of caseload management principles and practices
• Knowledge of conflict mediation principles and practices
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in operating modern office equipment
• Skilled in managing a caseload
• Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports
• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information
• Skilled in typing, operating a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally both verbally and via email with a variety of individuals

Benefits

• Medical: United Healthcare
• Dental: Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
• Vision: Superior Vision
• Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Disability Insurance: Equitable
• Life Insurance: Free up to 1X your base annual salary
• 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: Additional voluntary employee participation
• Employee Wellness Center: FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan, FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+, Employee Assistance Program, SmartDollar, and more!
• Sick Leave Pool: Additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted
• Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave: 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year, 15 days sick leave per year, starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year, Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit, 15 days Paid Parental Leave

Pay

Starting at $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-Time