Municipal Court Clerk I & II

Pay

$18.32 – $24.67 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the role

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest‑growing large cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents. The Municipal Court Clerk I and II positions are within the Court Clerk of Court Division. The court’s mission is to provide justice through case resolution with quality service, courtesy, and respect. The City seeks a self‑motivated, customer‑service‑focused Municipal Court Clerk I (or II) to join the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required for both Clerk I and Clerk II)
• Valid driver’s license (required for both Clerk I and Clerk II)
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire, a valid Court Clerk Certification Level 1 (required for both Clerk I and Clerk II)
• For Clerk II only: two (2) years of responsible customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Court Clerk Certification
• Customer service experience in a court environment
• Administrative or clerical experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Prepare case documents and notices
• Answer internal and external inquiries
• Process payments
• Perform data entry and records‑management functions as assigned
• Provide direct public service to all persons
• Provide phone and online chat service
• Handle mail processing, case calendaring, and other duties as required

Physical Demand

Primarily sedentary work; may require occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional walking, standing, or repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, the position may involve touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions. Applicants must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Certain felony or misdemeanor convictions, open arrests, or family‑violence convictions will disqualify candidates.

Conditions of Employment

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; reasonable accommodations available
• Pre‑employment checks may include criminal background, drug screen, education verification, etc.
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only