Municipal Court Clerk

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Court Clerk. Under the general supervision of the Senior Court Clerk. This position is responsible for assisting with the City’s day-to-day operations of the business office and municipal court. This position processes heavy volumes of municipal court citations and transactions and performs various administrative duties. Qualified person must have knowledge of municipal court proceedings.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of municipal court proceedings.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Over one-year of municipal court experience.
• Texas Municipal Court Certification.
• Working knowledge of InCode, Court Management Software,
• Preferred Bilingual: English/Spanish

Duties:

• Assist with all court activities by performing complicated administrative duties and clerical functions.
• Provides ministerial support and data entry for all court activities.
• Assist with processing court cases and prepares documents for all court proceedings.
• Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues.
• Assist Judge in the courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity.
• Processes utility billing, municipal court cases, and other departmental payments.
• Performs end-of-day daily cash reports and close out reports.
• Assist customers with questions of business office practices, city codes and policies, park reservation system, and other departmental operations.

If you possess the necessary skills and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply for this position. For a complete copy of the job description and employment application, visit the city’s website at https://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/hr/page/employment-opportunities.

This position is open until filled. AA/EOE/ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do have working knowledge of municipal court proceedings?
• Do you have over one-year of municipal court work experience?

Experience:

• Municipal Court: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual: English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Municipal Court Clerks Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78238 (Required)

Work Location: In person