JP3 Court Clerk I

Court Clerk I Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, 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. Examples Of Work Performed 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 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 Program Assignment: Assists in coordinating various programs offered (i.e., Vet Luncheon, Calls From Santa, Mental Health Expo, What Every Teen Should Know About Texas Law) by JP3 Assists in coordinating social media, office newsletter, and graphic design projects for JP3 Organization Relationships Reports directly to Court Administrator II Direct Reports No Physical Demands 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 Environmental Factors Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment High-volume court with stressful situations Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes Irregular Hours Work outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be required Regular attendance is required Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Working knowledge of specific job-related technology All Assignments: One (1) year of clerical experience Criminal/Civil Clerk Assignments: One (1) year cash-handling experience Program Assignment: One (1) year program coordination/management experience Program Assignment: One (1) year social media administration experience Preferred Qualifications 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 Testing Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: No Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A Supplemental Information 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 (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.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. Tobacco Free Workplace Policy 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.