Municipal Court Clerk

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Job Summary

Under general direction of the Court Administrator. Responsible for all clerical and quasi-judicial administrative functions of the municipal court.

Starting Pay DOQ

$16.29

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an employee in this role; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Perform complicated administrative duties and clerical functions requiring considerable discretion and specialized knowledge of Courts, court operations, policies and procedures.
• Enter citations filed by officers and complaints filed by citizens; maintain all records pertaining to each case.
• Prepare complaints for State Law and City Ordinance violations.
• Prepare search warrants and arrest warrants for Judges signature.
• Administer oaths and affidavits, affix seal of the Court thereto.
• Schedule cases for hearings and verify the Court Docket before court is in session; notify defendants, jurors and police officers of court appearances.
• Maintain and keep status current on each case filed.
• Assist customers with questions regarding tickets and payment of fines.
• Collect fines, fees, bonds and miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Write and balance cash receipts and prepare deposits when necessary.
• Deal courteously and effectively with customers and other city employees.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential function of this job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Display good decision making abilities.
• Able to do arithmetic calculations; read, write and converse in English.
• Be able to push, pull, lift and/or drag up to 40 pounds.
• Self-starter, work independently.
• Good organizational skills; type 50 wpm, 10 key by touch, computer proficient.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures and data processing.
• Good working knowledge of the Municipal Court System, polices, procedures and laws.

Education, Experience and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years of general business and clerical experience involving public contact.
• Two years of experience in Municipal Court.
•  Texas Municipal Court Clerks Certification Level I.
• Notary Public or able to obtain.
• Must be able to be Bonded.
• Must be able to attend the required 12 hours of continued education each year.