Deputy Court Clerk-Part-Time

Our Core Values

We LOVE De Soto

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- We lift up our community

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- We take ownership of our collective performance

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- We value and respect all employees

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- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance to the court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas, summons, and warrants; setting cases for trial; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Other duties may include maintaining records and information.

* Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; scheduling and communicating case dates; notifying potential jurors; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records;

* Provides administrative support, including answering phone calls; distributing mail; maintaining records; processing warrants, bonds, accident and jail information; and ensuring records are filed and retained;

* Provides customer service to the public and outside agencies by answering phone calls and referring calls; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries; and

* Performs other assigned duties.

* High School graduation or equivalent;

* Two (2) years of administrative experience;

* Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and

* Valid Driver's License.

* Knowledge of City policies and procedures;

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

* Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;

* Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs;

* Ability to work in a jail housing environment, which may include high noise levels, odors, and/or individuals displaying challenging behaviors;

* Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS

* Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

* Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred;