Deputy Court Clerk

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Life Insurance

ADD Insurance

Medical Insurance (100% paid)

Dental Insurance (100% paid)

Retirement plan with city match 2:1

Workers compensation

FMLA

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness centers access

Job summary

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX seeks a Deputy Court Clerk to perform clerical duties in the Municipal Court and support court operations. The role offers competitive pay and generous benefits, including paid holidays, PTO, life and ADD insurance, and a comprehensive retirement plan with a city match.

You will handle traffic and citations, assist customers, and maintain case files, with opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding city.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
• Requires one year clerical experience; preferred one year in court procedures or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must be able to type 30 WPM.
• Must have a valid class C driver's license from the Texas DPS.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases (fines, trials/hearings, warrants, bonds).
• Update case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors and others.
• Prepare and process traffic and parking citations filed by Edinburg Police Department and other agencies.
• Monitor cases for compliance and prepare documentation for the judge and prosecutor.
• Run reports, gather files, take payments and provide customer service; assist other divisions as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Typing 30 WPM

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

DEPUTY COURT CLERK

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Deputy Court Clerk perform a variety of clerical functions in the Municipal Court for court operations. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Deputy Court Clerk position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEPUTY COURT CLERK

As a Deputy Court Clerk, you spend your day responding to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, driver's safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, and posting of bonds. Your work typicaly involves updating case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others. Prepare and processes traffic and parking citations filed by the Edinburg Police Department and other agencies. Your job is essential to the city, you monitor cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepare documentation for the judge and prosecutor. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include administrating oaths and prepares complaints, summons and subpoenas. When you aren't assisting others you're running reports, gathering files and information, taking payments, performing customer service related duties, and other duties as required. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, public relations, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DEPUTY COURT CLERK

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency
  • Preferred: Community college, vocational business, technical or correspondence school certificates are likely sources
• Requires one (1) year experience of clerical experience
  • Preferred: One (1) year of experience in court procedures or in a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Must be able to type 30 WPM
• Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Are you someone who prefers hands‑on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Deputy Court Clerk!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Deputy County Clerk.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.