Part-Time Court Clerk: Public Records & Docket Support

City Of Corsicana; Time; On-site; NOK 166,000 - 237,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Corsicana seeks a part-time Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court with clerical and customer service duties. The role handles citations, payments, and hearings, maintains case records, and assists the public. This position is 20–30 hours per week and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and previous court experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of customer service/clerical experience preferred.
• Municipal court or legal office experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enters citations, complaints, payments, pleas, dispositions, and other case activity into the court's case management system.
• Creates, maintains, and files electronic and paper case files and ensures records are complete and accurate.
• Administers oaths and prepares court documents, including juvenile documents, judgments, orders, motions, and other documents as directed.
• Assists the public in person, by telephone, mail, and electronically by providing general information about court procedures, deadlines, payments, and available options.
• Processes requests for driver safety courses, deferred disposition, payment arrangements, community service, and other court-approved options.
• Processes payments and verifies that payments are accurately posted to the appropriate case.
• Schedules pre-trial conferences, hearings, and other court proceedings and prepares the necessary case files and documents.
• Processes case activity resulting from court hearings and appearances, including dismissals, convictions, payment arrangements, and other orders.
• Coordinates community service requirements and prepares related documentation.
• Reviews cases for completeness and verifies final dispositions before cases are closed and placed in storage.
• Maintains accurate and confidential court records and follows applicable records retention and confidentiality requirements.
• Stays current on changes to court policies, procedures, laws, and technology.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service, including dealing appropriately with individuals who may be upset or frustrated.
• Uses Microsoft Office, court software, electronic records systems, and other technology necessary to perform the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator or Judge.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Court software

Electronic records systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Corsicana seeks a part-time Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court with clerical and customer service duties. The role handles citations, payments, and hearings, maintains case records, and assists the public. This position is 20–30 hours per week and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and previous court experience is a bonus.