PART-TIME Deputy Court Clerk

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Murphy is seeking a Part-Time Deputy Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court and provide excellent public service. Under supervision, you assist the public at the service window and by phone, process payments, and help prepare court documents.

This role works up to 20 hours per week in person, with pay between $19.24 and $23.09 per hour. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of clerical, customer service, and cash-handling experience, and must be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clerical, customer service, and cash-handling experience.
• Must be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to the public at the service window and by phone, answering questions and providing court information.
• Receives payments for fines, fees, and bonds; issues receipts and balances the cash drawer.
• Prepares and organizes court files, including scanning and filing.
• Prepares basic court documents and organizes materials for court dockets.
• Enters and updates case information in the court software system accurately.
• Notifies parties of court dates and appearances and explains procedures as needed.
• Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as assigned.
• Balances a cash drawer and deposits collections daily.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Clerical work

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Court software

Job description

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy's Municipal Court seeks to add a Part-Time Deputy Court Clerk to its dynamic team! The Deputy Court Clerk, under general supervision of the Court Administrator, is responsible for assisting the public at the service window and by phone, processing payments, preparing and organizing court documents, and supporting court staff with routine tasks.

Schedule Commitment

This position works up to 20 hours maximum per week in-person.

Pay Plan

Min $19.24/hour

Mid $21.16/hour

Max $23.09/hour

Examples of Duties

• Provides customer service to defendants, parents of defendants, attorneys, and the public at the service window and by phone, answering questions, setting court dates, and providing general information on court procedures.
• Receives payments for fines, fees, and cash bonds in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card; issues receipts and balances cash drawer.
• Prepares and organizes court files, both electronic and paper, including scanning, filing, and digital imaging.
• Prepares basic court documents such as subpoenas, payment plans, notices, and letters; organizes materials for court dockets.
• Enters and updates case information in the court software system accurately.
• Notifies defendants, complainants, witnesses, and jurors of court dates and appearances.
• Explains municipal court procedures to defendants, complainants, and attorneys in person, on the phone, or in writing.
• Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as assigned.
• Processes case files, judgments, court transcripts, and appeal bonds as required.
• Works with the bailiff on warrant collections and maintaining warrant files.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves routine complaints from defendants, complainants, and attorneys.
• Processes case files, judgments, court transcripts, and appeal bonds to County Court
• Balances a cash drawer and deposits collections daily

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year of Clerical, Customer Service, and cash-handling experience.
• Must be bondable