Court Clerk

Municipal Court Clerk

Performs complex case processing and coordination of judicial activities in support of the municipal court including the initiation, processing and maintenance of legal documents, correspondence, and statistics; and to provide information and assistance to the public.

Essential Functions :

• Prepare complaints and summonses.
• Prepare and process requests for deferment, payment plan, extension, community service or indigency.
• Prepare and mail court notifications.
• Responsible for auditing case files for warrant eligibility and the issuing thereof or setting for hearing.
• Assist with maintaining policies and procedures manual.
• Collect money for court costs and fines and prepare end of day report.
• Communicate with police department and City Marshal's office regarding warrants.
• Assist public with questions in person or via telephone in relation to court matters or other city divisions.
• Assist Court Administrator, Court Coordinator, and / or Senior Court Clerk in all court functions as directed.
• Assist in preparing case files for court dockets.
• Refer to state and local laws in performing work activities.
• Answer telephones : direct calls, answer questions and take messages.
• Refer all public information requests to the Senior Court Clerk, Court Coordinator or Court Administrator.
• Maintain electronic files and assist with scanning court documents.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical and Work Environment :

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