Court Clerk II

·        Posted 19-Aug-2025 (CST)

·        1700 1st Street, Seabrook, TX, USA

·        20.11-23.90 per hour

·        Hourly

·        Full Time

Apply online at: https://seabrooktx.applicantpro.com/jobs/3833866

The City of Seabrook is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-service-focused Court Clerk II to join our Municipal Court Services team. This role performs a variety of intermediate-level administrative, clerical, and technical duties to support daily court operations while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service in person, by phone, email, fax, and online chat regarding fines, payment plans, court settings, warrants, and related inquiries.
• Collect, reconcile, and record fines, fees, bonds, and payments using Incode software.
• Process citations, bonds, pleas, and open records requests in compliance with laws and policies.
• Assist defendants with payment plans, community service, deferred dispositions, compliance dismissals, and driving safety courses.
• Prepare and maintain court dockets, legal documents, and courtroom setups.
• Coordinate with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, attorneys, and the public.
• Support collection efforts, case compliance reviews, and dismissal processing.
• Serve as backup support to Court Clerk I as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two (2) years of experience with court policies and procedures.
• Two (2) years of general office, clerical, or customer service experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• Texas Municipal Court Clerk Level I Certification required.
• Must obtain TLETS certification within 12 months of hire.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, Incode software preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Prior cash-handling and reconciliation experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of court procedures, state laws, and city ordinances.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in an office or courtroom setting.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to meet vision and auditory requirements for effective performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Grade: 106 | FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.