JPCourt Clerk

Job Title

Court Clerk I

Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk I is responsible for a variety of administrative and customer service duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court, including preparing and processing forms and orders involving the filing and disposition of civil claims and criminal and traffic cases.

Performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case files

Provides customer service and directs incoming calls, faxes and mail

Performs extensive data entry and maintains database

Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures

Schedules court hearings and processes related documents

Serves as courtroom clerk, when necessary

Attends all meetings and trainings, as required

Performs special duties as assigned

Collections Clerk Assignment:

Develops and maintains internal collections and warrant diversion program including outreach letters, emails, and calls

Collects outstanding fines, fees, and missing documentation

Works with admins and judge to offer or modify payment plans, deferrals, and dismissals

Criminal Clerk Assignment:

Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requests

Receives and processes payment of fees/fines, issues receipts and records dispositions

Manages a cash drawer at high-volume window, balances drawer and prepares deposits

Recalls warrants and disseminates notifications

Civil Clerk Assignment:

Prepares varied legal documents including citations, writs, motions, subpoenas, orders, judgements and abstract of judgements

Processes evictions, small claims, debt claims, bond forfeitures, appeals and transfer of venues

Reports directly to – Court Administrator

Direct Reports – No

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standing

Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment

High-volume court with stressful situations

Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes

Work outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be required

Regular attendance is required

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of clerical experience

One (1) year cash-handling experience

Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

Three (3) years of clerical work experience

Three (3) years of cash-handling experience

Work experience in a court or legal setting

Experience with Odyssey Navigator

Bilingual (Spanish)

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check:
Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check:
Yes

Drug screening:
No

Physical exam:
No

Psychological exam:
No

Additional: N/A

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone  or visit our website cotx.gov/469/Human-Resources . Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.