Williamson County (Tx) Georgetown , TX 78627
Posted 1 month ago
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk II is responsible for a variety of increasingly complex legal procedural duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court involving the filing and disposition of criminal and traffic cases and civil claims.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Provides customer service and performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case files
Prepares and processes varied legal procedures and documents including summons, subpoenas, writs, notifications, motions, orders, judgments, abstracts, appeals and dismissals
Sets court appearance schedule and assist with docket coordination
Serves as courtroom clerk, as required
Prepares a variety of reports related to case management and compliance
Cross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignments
Works with various local, county and state agencies
Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures
Schedules court hearings and mails out notices
Serves as courtroom clerk, as required
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
(PRIMARY ASSIGNMENT) Juvenile Case Manager Assignment:
Performs various civil and criminal transactions pertaining to juvenile defendants
Serves as Coordinator and Facilitator for juvenile programs
Maintains program(s) sponsorship and oversees fund disbursement
Performs home and school visits; meets with and provides support to juveniles
Serves as courtroom clerk for juvenile cases
Criminal Clerk Assignment:
Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requests
Prepares, issues and recalls warrants and disseminates notifications
Processes cash bonds, surety bonds, appeal bonds, bond forfeitures and bond surrenders
Processes Driver Safety course applications
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standing
Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
High-volume court with stressful situations
Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes
IRREGULAR HOURS
The 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 QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of clerical experience, with six (6) months experience in a court or legal setting; or six (6) months experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I position
One (1) year cash-handling experience
Working knowledge of specific job-related technology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in aWilliamson County Court Clerk I position
Experience with Odyssey Navigator
Bilingual (Spanish)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A 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) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website atwww.wilco.org/hr.
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.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
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.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County (Tx)