Salary

$41,521.19 Annually

Location 

Lewisville, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2324-00147

Department

Municipal Court

Opening Date

08/20/2024

Closing Date

8/30/2024 5:30 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

APPLY ONLINE AT CITY OF LEWISVILLE JOBS

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties in carrying out the daily functions of a Municipal Court.

Essential Functions

• Assist the public at the counter or by phone to provide information about the procedures and requirements of the disposition of cases filed in the municipal court; payment of fines, court settings, time payments, deferred disposition, driving safety courses;
• Balance cash drawer daily and process all required reports;
• Perform data entry for court records; entry of citations, payments, dispositions to update status of cases, applying and forfeiting cash bonds, applying credit for time served.
• Prepare letters, notices and correspondences for incoming mail, new citations entered; deferred disposition, driving safety courses, juvenile hearings; and juror summons.
• Prepare court dockets for preliminary hearings and trials.
• Attend court sessions on scheduled court dates to provide assistance to the Judge, Prosecutor, attending attorneys and defendants;
• Update status on warrants and prepare warrants for delinquent citations;
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to all court files;
•  Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 6 months of responsible clerical experience required.

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of court procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, basic math and computer software (Microsoft Office, Laserfiche, email, internet).

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle money accurately.
• Ability to multi-task.

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have acceptable credit history.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of court procedures and terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, basic math and computer software preferred.
• Proven experience working in a City/ Municipality preferred.
• Certified Court Clerk Level 1, preferred.

Work Hours

Schedules rotate between working a 4 day or 5 day work week:

• Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am. 
• Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm