Deputy Court Clerk II, III

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Hiring Range: Depending upon TCCA Court Clerk certification level with and years of experience in Municipal Court.

Deputy Court Clerk I: starts at $18.76 ($39,020) with no TCCA certification.

Higher rates of pay will be made to those with municipal court experience and with level I or level II TCCA certification.

$100 per month for Bilingual in English-Spanish. Must pass level II proficiency test.

Full Time, Monday – Friday, mainly 8 am-5 pm, with occasional night courts which normally last to 9 pm (normally not more than 3 per month).

Reports to:

Court Administrator

Supervises: none

• Collects public funds at the Municipal Court service window by receiving cash, checks, money orders, and credit card payments in person, by mail, drop box, and online; issues receipts and credits payments on account for fines and other Court-related business for transactions requiring knowledge of payment and status codes, regulations, and departmental policy.
• Attends walk-in customers and receives court documents from the general public, defendants, and attorneys. Provides public information and customer service assistance by explaining court procedures and the different options available to defendants in person, by telephone, mail, e-mail or fax. Refers customers to appropriate staff for assistance with sensitive and private matters.
• Processes online payments and enters notes in the case management system to release paid violations.
• Exercises initiative, judgment, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Verifies daily collections of court fines and fees.
• Processes and reviews community service orders, verifies completion of community service hours, submittal to the court, dates, and closes the case.
• Prepares and mails appropriate court case letters and documentation to defendants.
• Processes daily recording of case disposition, court orders, and arrangements in the case management system.
• Answers inquiries or questions concerning court matters in person, by telephone, mail, e-mail, or fax.
• Explains procedures, options and forms to parties in case.
• Verifies insurance coverage and updates/closes file.
• Provides other general office services as required.
• Performs other duties that support the overall objective of the position as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Conveys a positive professional image by action, communication, and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Follows Judge’s Standing Orders and performs duties ethically following the Judicial Cannons.
• Must adhere to City/Departmental Policies and Procedures and follow Security and Safety Regulations.

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of computers and standard office practices and procedures, information systems, and Microsoft Office based programs with accurate and high-speed data entry; administrative or clerical experience is desirable; customer service; and cashiering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of general clerical/office experience.
• Bilingual in English-Spanish, preferred.

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by City policy.
• Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Texas Court Clerk Association (TCCA) certification preferred or must obtain Court Clerk Certification Level I within 18 months of hire. Certification must be maintained to continue employment.

• Basic knowledge of ordinances, statutes, and laws within the scope of the Municipal Court’s jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of computer-aided databases, including accepted rules for access, use, and dissemination of data.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, including filing systems, telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
• Requires business…