Certified Court Clerk

The City of Azle is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Certified Full Time Court Clerk.

*Salary Range for this position is $48,471 - $50,235 : Starting wage DOQ*

Preference will be given to candidates who have municipal court experience. (If you are Bilingual, that is a plus!)

Position is open until filled.

Please note that this role will require varying degrees of overtime due to weekend community service participation, night court, and/or project deadlines.

Your servant's heart and the drive to work with the general public in a legal capacity, along with the drive and desire to work in a fast paced working environment may make this the perfect career opportunity for you!

If the idea of employer-paid comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and a workplace where you can contribute your existing skills while developing new skills and expanding your knowledge of municipal government is appealing to you, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

This position does require some scheduled evenings and weekends, along with some occasional travel, so schedule flexibility is required.

As a municipality that is growing and thriving, now is a great time to join the team at the City of Azle.

Benefits include city paid medical, dental, term life, short and long term disability, and AD&D coverage; free telemedicine and counseling for employee + household members; 7% mandatory TMRS participation with the City matching your contributions at a rate of 2:1; personal leave and vacation after 6 months of service; sick leave; paid holidays; employee appreciation and recognition events; free quarterly financial planning sessions; and more!

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

Under general supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator, maintains all court records; assists in the preparation of case files for scheduling court cases for courtroom and administrative dockets, trials and hearing. Facilitates evening and Saturday court or community service as assigned. Cross-training in Utility Billing will be provided so that this position may assist with utility billing operations as may be necessitated.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Prepare case documents, notices, letter and schedules cases for trial, hearing and appeals.
Perform administrative duties for court, which includes processing paperwork, scanning files in LaserFiche, printing and notarizing required documents, accurate data entry of case information, retrieving accident and incident reports and updating case status or various schedules.
Answer external inquiries from attorneys and witnesses and internal inquiries from Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement.
Create and print jackets as needed; process payments and maintains trial, or Attorney Plea Docket; researches and retrieves records stored in archives. Must be bondable.
Assist the Judge and Prosecutor as needed. Make copies of court dockets; serve as backup to Court Administrator and Utility Billing when needed. Perform all other job duties as assigned.
To effectively perform this job, regular attendance is required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Sits, stands and converses for extended periods while assisting a constant stream of customers. Climbs ladders; lifts and retrieves boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Works well under pressure; ability to follow directions, multi-task, and assist other employees as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Familiarity with/ability to learn Municipal Court policies and procedures
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to type 40 wpm and must be able to use 10-key calculator by touch

Experience working with personal computers and Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification – High school diploma or equivalent is required. Level I Court Clerk Certification. Two years general business and clerical experience involving public contact, preferably with at least one year of cashier/teller experience. Municipal court experience is preferred, including a working knowledge of INCODE/ERP Court Software.


The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.