Deputy Court Clerk

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Deputy Court Clerk to support and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Municipal Courts Division. Are you data-driven? Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position?

The Deputy Court Clerk earns a competitive salary $16.12-$17.45/per hour, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A DEPUTY COURT CLERK

Job Summary:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of clerical duties related to the maintenance of court records.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Performs clerical duties in court of law.

• Prepares records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees; collects court fees or fines and records amounts collected.

• Performs computer data entry of all citations and other Class "C" misdemeanor charges filed in Municipal Court.

• Processes defendant case files from the jail; processes payments and jail credit, including all community service credits; updates and documents information in the computer software system; recalls all warrants and releases cases; scans all documentation.

• Manages payment schedule for defendants who have been granted time payments.

• Processes warrants and enters information onto Southeast Texas Crime Information Center (SETCIC) database.

• Reconciles the monthly jail credit report.

Additional Duties:

• Explains procedures or forms to parties involved in a case.

• Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called.

• Processes and distributes jury summonses.

• Secures information for judges; contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court; and instructs parties when to appear in court.

• Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence to law or court procedures; prepares case folders and posts, files, or routes documents.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

• Requires one year of general clerical and detail related work or closely related experience.

• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License (or the ability to obtain within 90-days of hire)

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Texas Municipal Court Clerk Certification

For a detailed job description, see the attached document