Deputy Court Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $16.65-$18.78 DOQ

Bilingual preferred but not required.

Job Summary :

The Deputy Court Clerk is responsible for the clerical and basic office functions of the municipal court. This position is not considered a safety-sensitive position.

Specific Duties :

• Prepares complaints about state law and city ordinance violations
• Administers oaths and authenticates official documents
• Advises defendants of basic procedures of the municipal court
• Writes and balances cash receipts from the court and prepares the deposit and refunds
• Performs court collections duties including but not limited to : processing extensions and providing past due notification to defendants by mail
• Assists Judge, Attorney, citizens, and defendants in the courtroom
• Assists in answering phone calls, typing, and handling correspondence with attorneys, defendants, etc.
• Takes and records plea
• Establish, enter and maintain accurate records for the court including dockets, complaints, citations, Failure To Appear System, and correspondence
• Handles all monies received for fines, restitution, and cash bonds and disburses as directed
• Attends municipal court and documents dispositions of cases
• Performs other related duties as required

Essential Functions :

Physical Requirements :

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and / or Licenses :

Note :

This job description is intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and actions may change at any time without prior notice.