PART TIME Deputy Court Clerk

Lindentx; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Murphy Municipal Court is seeking a Part-Time Deputy Court Clerk to join its dynamic team. Under the general supervision of the Court Administrator, you will assist the public at the service window and by phone, process payments, and support staff with routine tasks.

This role works up to 20 hours per week in-person, with pay ranges and growth within the Pay Grade #24. Ideal candidates have strong customer service and cash-handling skills and are bondable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year clerical, customer service, and cash-handling experience.
• Bondable status required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public at the service window and by phone.
• Process payments for fines, fees, and cash bonds.
• Prepare and organize court files, electronic and paper.
• Prepare basic court documents and organize materials for dockets.
• Enter and update case information in the court software.
• Notify defendants, complainants, witnesses, and jurors of court dates.
• Explain municipal court procedures to defendants and attorneys.
• Assist Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as assigned.
• Balance cash drawer and deposit collections daily.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Cash handling

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.

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The City of Murphy'sMunicipal 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

This opportunity is part-time and budgeted on Pay Grade #24.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

• 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