JP3 Court Clerk I: Criminal Clerk

Court Clerk IReporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the Court Clerk I is responsible for a variety of administrative and customer service duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court, including preparing and processing forms and orders involving the filing and disposition of civil claims and criminal and traffic cases. The vacancy related to this posting is in the Criminal Clerk Assignment.Examples Of Work PerformedPerforms detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case filesProvides customer service and directs incoming calls, faxes and mailPerforms extensive data entry and maintains databaseUtilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and proceduresSchedules court hearings and processes related documentsServes as courtroom clerk, when necessaryAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedSpecialized Assignment (in addition to the duties above): Criminal Clerk AssignmentPerforms transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requestsReceives and processes payment of fees/fines, issues receipts and records dispositionsManages a cash drawer at high-volume window, balances drawer and prepares depositsRecalls warrants and disseminates notificationsOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – Court Administrator IIDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standingPosition involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objectsEnvironmental FactorsWork is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh-volume court with stressful situationsInteraction with persons accused or convicted of crimesIrregular HoursWork outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be requiredRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentWorking knowledge of specific job-related technologyAll Assignments: One (1) year of clerical experienceCriminal/Civil Clerk Assignments: One (1) year cash-handling experiencePreferred QualificationsThree (3) years of clerical work experienceThree (3) years of cash-handling experienceWork experience in a court or legal settingExperience with Odyssey NavigatorBilingual (Spanish)Employment TestingCriminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.