Deputy Court Clerk - Part Time

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the court. The role includes responding to inquiries, entering court information, processing payments, subpoenas, and warrants, and scheduling trials. Candidates will work with court dockets, attorneys, and the public; other duties may include maintaining records.

Requirements include a high school diploma, two years of administrative experience, and the ability to obtain TCIC/NCIC and TLETS certification. TCIC/NCIC access is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative experience or equivalent training/education.
• Ability to obtain TCIC/NCIC and TLETS certification.

Responsibilities

• Sets cases for trial by reviewing information and scheduling dates.
• Provides administrative support including phones, mail, records, warrants, and payments.
• Interacts with the public and outside agencies, processes calls, payments, and requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

TCIC/NCIC/TLETS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years administrative experience

Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance to the court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas, summons, and warrants; setting cases for trial; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Other duties may include maintaining records and information.

• Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; scheduling and communicating case dates; notifying potential jurors; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records;
• Provides administrative support, including answering phone calls; distributing mail; maintaining records; processing warrants, bonds, accident and jail information; and ensuring records are filed and retained;
• Provides customer service to the public and outside agencies by answering phone calls and referring calls; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• High School graduation or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of administrative experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs;
• Ability to work in a jail housing environment, which may include high noise levels, odors, and/or individuals displaying challenging behaviors;
• Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
• Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

The hiring hourly range for this position is $18.59 - $22.08. The full pay range is $18.59 - $27.14.