Municipal Court Clerk

Examples of Duties

• Provides customer service and assistance to the public in person and over the telephone.
• Answers and directs calls to appropriate individuals; staffs the front counter.
• Responds to routine inquiries from the public; provides information regarding the Court's policies, procedures, and/or other court related matters.
• Accepts, processes, and records monies received for court fees, fines, and tickets.
• Balances and maintains assigned cash drawer.
• Provides assistance in processing and posting mail payments.
• Arranges payment plans; explains payment options to defendants.
• Congnrols defensive driving, insurance probation, and deferred adjudication.
• Documents and processes complaints received from the public.
• Performs data entry; codes tickets; monitors information for accuracy and completeness.
• Participates in scheduling court proceedings; notifies parties regarding court dates.
• Provides clerical support to the Municipal Court Judge and attorneys.
• Assists in preparing deferral offers, arraignment letters, and/or other court documents.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year customer service/cash handling experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License.
• To obtain Level I Court Clerk Certification within first 18 months of hire.