Justice of The Peace 3-court Clerk I - Georgetown, United States - Williamson County

Williamson County
Williamson County
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Georgetown, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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JOB SUMMARY:


  • 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.

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

Collections Clerk Assignment:


  • 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 timeserved requests
  • Receives and processes payment of fees/fines, issues receipts and records dispositions
  • Manages a cash drawer at highvolume 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

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports directly to
  • Court Administrator


  • 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 twentyfive (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Work is primarily indoors in an airconditioned environment
  • Highvolume 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
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One (1) year of clerical experience
  • One (1) year cashhandling experience
  • Working knowledge of specific jobrelated technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three (3) years of clerical work experience
  • Three (3) years of cashhandling experience
  • Work experience in a court or legal setting
  • Experience with Odyssey Navigator
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

  • Employment is contingent on passing any postoffer preemployment 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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:


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