What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk position at City of Lancaster, Texas?
This position is to complete administrative assistance to the municipal court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payment, subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC
Ability to be a Notary Public
- Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; setting dates and times; notifying potential jurors; informing defendants of case dates; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records.
- Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant, bonds, and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained.
- Provides customer service by answering the phone and referring callers; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries.
- Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence court procedures, prepares case folders, and posts, files, or routes documents.
- Secures information for judges, and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court, and instructs parties when to appear in court.
- Responsible for the accurate accounting of court receipts on a daily basis, maintains security with cash drawer.
- Records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees.
- Collects court fees or fines and records amounts collected.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC
Ability to be a Notary Public
Salary : $21
