DEPUTY COURT CLERK

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to provide customer service to callers and visitors to the Municipal Court. Responsible for the preparation and filing of numerous legal documents, must have considerable knowledge of court terminology and courtroom procedures, and must be able to provide defendants with information concerning their rights and court procedures. This is accomplished by greeting and referring customers and callers, taking messages, answering questions, providing assistance and basic information, and completing associated clerical tasks. Must be able to process financial transactions to meet state and local standards. Must be able to apply policies and procedures. Must have a commitment to preserve and protect the defendant’s constitutional rights. Additional duties include processing documents, opening and distributing mail, contacting customers, filing, referring customers to other departments, being cross-trained on all job functions of court, and being assigned various projects by the administrator as needed.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-employment keyboarding test (typing speed) minimum score is 30 wpm.

Must be able to take the State of Texas Official Oath of Office perform the sworn duties of the court.
Must have good money-handling skills and good people skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 S Assists callers by answering the phone, taking messages and referring callers to the appropriate department or individual.
3 S Prepare and file numerous legal documents, develop a considerable knowledge of court terminology and courtroom procedures, and provide defendants with information concerning their rights and court procedures.
4 S Assist in keeping the records of the municipal court, issue process, and other general duties of the municipal court.
5 S Provides clerical support by assisting customers, providing directions, taking complaints, researching information, processing payments, directing customers to other departments or areas within the department, maintaining time and attendance, processing the mail, and assisting with other services.
6 S Distributes department documents by reviewing information, filing, printing, collating, copying, faxing and emailing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience No experience required
WORK LOCATION: Office Environment.

Position : 114006

Code : 114-8

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : MUNICIPAL COURT

Grade : NE 103

Job Family : 43-4031.02 MUNICIPAL CLERKS

Job Class : DEPUTY COURT CLERK

Posting Start : 12/19/2025

Posting End : 01/05/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.64-$16.89