Deputy Court Clerk

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 20,786 - 29,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Free membership at pool and recreation center

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Deputy Court Clerk to assist with Municipal Court operations. This role requires performing a variety of clerical duties including customer service and money handling. The ideal candidate will have two years of clerical experience and possess a high school diploma.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license.
• Two years of general office, clerical, or customer service experience.
• Previous court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to Municipal Court operations.
• Provide customer service and process court dispositions.
• Handle money transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Knowledge of basic accounting

Bilingual in Spanish

Typing 35 wpm with 90% accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Municipal Court Clerk Certification, Level I

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy Court Clerk performs work under the direct supervision of the Court Operations Supervisor. This position performs a broad range of clerical duties related to Municipal Court operations including customer service, processing court dispositions, and money handling.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years general office, clerical or customer service experience.
• Previous court experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous cash handling experience preferred.
• Texas Municipal Court Clerk Certification, Level I preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Ability to type 35 wpm with 90% accuracy. Must possess a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic accounting methods to balance receipts.
• Ability to be informative and courteous with customers.
• Ability to quickly learn different types of software applications.
• Ability to learn and comprehend laws pertaining to Municipal Court.
• Ability to quickly and accurately scan large amounts of information.
• Ability to quickly and accurately type information in the computer.
• Ability to willingly perform duties in a team environment.
• Ability to understand policies and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, speaking and talking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $18.29 hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.