Deputy Court Clerk

Job Description:

Deputy Court Clerk

Description

Job Summary
The Deputy Court Clerk performs a wide variety of clerical, cashiering, collection, and administrative support duties for the City of Bryan Municipal Court. This position requires significant public interaction and occasionally involves situations of conflict that requires considerable tact and judgment.
Essential Job Functions

• Assists customers in person (at lobby window), by phone, and by mail by answering questions related to court processes, procedures, documentation, fees, cases, or other issues.
• Accepts required and/or court-ordered documents from customers such as proper identification, copy of insurance, motor vehicle registration receipt, driving record, etc.
• Collects court fines and fees, issues receipts, balances daily collections, and prepares daily deposits.
• Assists customers with payment plans, keeping them informed of the terms and conditions required to adhere to collection plan guidelines.
• Schedules court dates and defensive driving courses.
• Maintains customer records in the court’s database system by entering files, court costs, and other fees; scans documents into the computer as needed.
• Prepares appropriate collection information and compliance history before directing customers to the courtroom.
• Assists other Deputy Court Clerks as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED , plus some additional training and/or course work in business, public, or office administration.
• At least two (2) years of work experience performing administrative, clerical, legal, financial, call center, and/or similar responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Cash handling experience.
• Previous court and/or legal experience.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
Required:

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background check. (Applicants must not possess a felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction; or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.)
• Must be able to work occasional flexible hours/days.

Preferred:

• Texas Court Clerk Certification (Level I or higher).

Salary:

$17.00/hour (or higher depending on qualifications)