Court Clerk
City of Lancaster, Lancaster, TX, United States
Job Overview
This position provides administrative assistance to the municipal court. The role includes responding to requests and inquiries, processing and entering court information, handling payments, subpoenas, and warrants, setting cases for trial, working with court dockets, and responding to attorneys.
Responsibilities
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 warrants, 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 to 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.
Qualifications 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. Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred.
Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC.
Ability to be a Notary Public.
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Responsibilities
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 warrants, 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 to 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.
Qualifications 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. Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred.
Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC.
Ability to be a Notary Public.
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