Salary
$17.98 - $20.00 Hourly
Location
Cedar Park, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202400069
Department
Municipal Court
Opening Date
06/06/2024
Closing Date
6/20/2024 5:00 PM Central
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The City of Cedar Park is seeking highly adaptable multitaskers with excellent communication skills for the position of Deputy Court Clerk. Working in the judicial system offers a professional and rewarding career path with diverse and challenging responsibilities. By working at the Cedar Park Municipal Court, you will be interacting with members of the public during stressful circumstances in their lives and have the opportunity to 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. The position of Deputy Court Clerk performs a wide variety of administrative duties in support of the municipal court. Key skills needed for this position are the ability to provide strong customer service and be highly adaptable; able to switch gears on a continual basis. Strong organization, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and technical ability is crucial. You must be able to work cohesively with a diverse team and take pride in contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Exceptional Customer Service: Interact with the public, defendants, attorneys, jurors, and other court users by providing assistance and accurate information regarding court procedures, case status, and general information. Communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone. Maintain professionalism and be able to effectively navigate escalated interactions. Recordkeeping & Data Entry: Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date court records, including citations, complaints, summons, warrants, correspondence, and other court documents and reports. Sort, file, copy, and distribute mail, correspondence, and other court paperwork to appropriate personnel. Coordinate and prepare documents for the judges to review and sign. Financial Transactions: Process payments, refunds, and posting of bonds in municipal court cases. Proficiently count, verify and manage cash and credit card transactions. Process daily deposits. Case Management: Schedule, prepare, and coordinate the court’s calendar and docketing. Prepare and send required hearing notices. Prepare and distribute summonses to potential jurors, oversee juror qualification process and assist jurors during trial. Courtroom Support: Organize and prepare case files for court hearings. Provide administrative support to the judge in the courtroom; facilitating communication between the judge, attorneys, defendants, and court personnel. Relay messages and information and provide instructions or documentation to defendants and attorneys as directed.
High School Diploma or the equivalent; and At least two (2) years clerical work experience requiring public contact; attention to detail is essential for consideration of this position, and previous court experience preferred; or, Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
202300177
Division
Continuous
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.
Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!
The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status.
APPLY ONLINE AT - CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT LAKEWAY
Position Type
FT Employee
$17.89/hr. to $23.08/hr., DOQ
Date
2024.05.24
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Chief Court Clerk and his/her designee work involves daily public contact requiring tact and diplomacy with excellent customer service in processing a wide variety of court cases of the Lakeway Municipal Court.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Chief Court Clerk
Supervises: none
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS; AND ABILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at anytime.
City of Lakeway is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act &Accommodations Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact the Human Resources Department at(512) 314-7508.
Application instructions:
Please upload cover letter and resume with your completed online application. A cover letter should express why you are interested in the position and highlight your relative work experience, education, and skills. Do not use "see resume" when completing the application. Only online applications will be accepted.
Should you have any questions please contact Human Resources Director Wendy Askey at (512)314-7508.
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