Court Clerk
Government Jobs, Lancaster, TX, United States
Job Title
This position is to complete administrative assistance to the municipal court. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; setting dates and times; notifying potential jurors; informing defendants of case dates; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records. Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant, bonds, and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained. Provides customer service by answering the phone and referring callers; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries. Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence court procedures, prepares case folders, and posts, files, or routes documents. Secures information for judges, and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court, and instructs parties when to appear in court. Responsible for the accurate accounting of court receipts on a daily basis, maintains security with cash drawer. Records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees. Collects court fees or fines and records amounts collected. Other duties may be assigned. Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred. Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC Ability to be a Notary Public The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more.
This position is to complete administrative assistance to the municipal court. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; setting dates and times; notifying potential jurors; informing defendants of case dates; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records. Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant, bonds, and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained. Provides customer service by answering the phone and referring callers; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries. Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence court procedures, prepares case folders, and posts, files, or routes documents. Secures information for judges, and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court, and instructs parties when to appear in court. Responsible for the accurate accounting of court receipts on a daily basis, maintains security with cash drawer. Records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees. Collects court fees or fines and records amounts collected. Other duties may be assigned. Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred. Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC Ability to be a Notary Public The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more.