Deputy Clerk - Justice Peace, Pct

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• Answer telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.
• Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Assists the Judge in the courtroom during trials; maintains court records and events.
• Processes and enters information for traffic tickets, evictions, warrants, and truancy paperwork as necessary; processes and enters a variety of court paperwork, including Civil, and Small Claims filings and proceedings.
• Collects court costs and fees.
• Receives and processes filings and hearings for evictions, small claims, justice court suits, marriage licenses, Writs of Possessions, Writs of Re-entry, illegal tows, bonds, appeals, and promises to appear in court.
• Administers oaths and affidavits as necessary.
• Calculates and processes exact fines and filing fee amounts; receives and processes payment for fees and fines; handles receipts for money; reconciles cash drawer at the close of each business day; creates related financial reports; completes bank deposits as necessary.
• Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred.
• Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
• Bilingual In English And Spanish Preferred But Not Required.

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