Job Details

Salary - $34.093.28 ANNUAL - $47,193.12 DOQ $16.39-$22.68 HOURLY
Posted - September 3, 2025 1:00 PM
Closing - October 3, 2025 8:00 AMAttached Files

Employment_Application- fillable

Job Description- Court Clerk

The City of Alvarado is accepting applications for the position of Municipal Court Clerk. The ideal candidate will be a highly adaptable multitasker with excellent communication and administrative skills ready to provide high-quality service to a dynamic and thriving community. We would prefer someone who currently holds or agrees to obtain Level I Court Clerk certification within 12 months of employment. 

Alvarado is on the cusp of an explosion of new homes and businesses and that brings with it new City jobs including the addition of a third clerk to the Municipal Court Department. 

Working in the judicial system offers a professional and rewarding career path with diverse and challenging responsibilities. By working at the Alvarado Municipal Court, you will be interacting with members of the public during stressful circumstances in their lives and can make a difference. If you are excited about working in the court community and dedicated to providing high levels of service to the public, this may be the opportunity for you.

 Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we love to serve the community, and we have fun at what we do!

 To learn more and see how your skills, experience and knowledge might be a fit for this position, read the job description found in the sidebar.  

To apply, please send an email  to wallsb@cityofalvarado.org with the following information:

   1)     A cover letter of at least one page explaining why you are interested in the position. 
  2)     An electronic copy of a completed City of Alvarado Employment Application.
  3)     A list of at least three professional references including phone number and active email address.
  4)     Any other information or materials that you believe will help us evaluate your candidacy.
Email application submission that does not include at least items 1, 2 and 3 will be rejected without notification. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or GED required. • Minimum two (2) years’ experience with customer service. • Currently hold or agree to obtain Level I Court Clerk certification within 18 months of employment. • Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy

Special Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • The employee is occasionally required to encounter unpleasant social situations (dealing with irate or disturbed individuals) • May be required to pass pre employment job performance assessment • May be required to submit to a polygraph examination in the case of missing property or evidence • May be required to pass a background check to determine suitability for the position • May be required to work flexible hours, work during emergency conditions, and may require call back status (in cases of emergencies)

Miscellaneous Information

To apply, please send an email to wallsb@cityofalvarado.org with the following information: 1) A cover letter of at least one page explaining why you are interested in the position. 2) An electronic copy of a completed City of Alvarado Employment Application. 3) A list of at least three professional references including phone number and active email address. 4) Any other information or materials that you believe will help us evaluate your candidacy. Email application submission that does not include at least items 1, 2 and 3 will be rejected without notification.