Court Clerk Assistant: Courtroom & Case Management

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Municipal Court is seeking a Court Clerk Assistant to support court operations at 6800 Burleson Road, Austin, TX. The role involves assisting judges, prosecutors, and defendants, managing case files, and handling payments and deposits.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse individuals in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must meet minimum education/experience requirements and be prepared for a varied schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Or graduation with an associate’s degree plus from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience handling monetary transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, or warrants and posting of bonds.
• Updates case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
• Applies payments as appropriate and balances cash drawers, preparing deposits.
• Coordinates with prosecutors and police to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets.
• Prepares official court documents and transfer paperwork for cases.

Skills

Court proceedings knowledge

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (optional)

Tools

Word

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Austin Municipal Court is seeking a Court Clerk Assistant to support court operations at 6800 Burleson Road, Austin, TX. The role involves assisting judges, prosecutors, and defendants, managing case files, and handling payments and deposits.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse individuals in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must meet minimum education/experience requirements and be prepared for a varied schedule.