Deputy Municipal Court Clerk – Docket, Payments & Records

The City of Stafford; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stafford seeks a Deputy Court Clerk to assist the Municipal Court under the Director of Municipal Court. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, entering case data, and maintaining court records in compliance with laws and policies.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, accurate clerical work, and the ability to respond to inquiries in person, by phone, or in writing. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and Notary Public eligibility may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent and three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Municipal Court clerical experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; Notary Public eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings, arraignments, pre-trials, judge and jury trials.
• Enter citations, case activity, and other data into the Court computer system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Texas statutes governing Municipal Court operations.
• Collect fines and fees, issue receipts, balance daily collections and prepare deposits.

Skills

General office duties

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

3 years administrative/clerical experience

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Notary Public eligibility

Job description

The City of Stafford seeks a Deputy Court Clerk to assist the Municipal Court under the Director of Municipal Court. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, entering case data, and maintaining court records in compliance with laws and policies.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, accurate clerical work, and the ability to respond to inquiries in person, by phone, or in writing. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and Notary Public eligibility may be required.