What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk position at City of Azle, TX?
The City of Azle is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Full Time Court Clerk.
*Salary Range for this position is $42,012 - $57,958; Starting wage DOQ*
First review of applications on or around February 26, 2025
Please note that this role will require occasional overtime due to community service participation or project deadlines.
If you have a servant's heart and the drive to work with the general public in a legal capacity, we just might have the perfect opportunity for you.
If the idea of employer-paid comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and a workplace where you can contribute your existing skills while developing new skills and expanding your knowledge of municipal government is appealing to you, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Please note that this position does require some evenings and weekends, along with some occasional travel.
As a municipality that is growing and thriving, now is a great time to join the team at the City of Azle.
Benefits include city paid medical, dental, term life, short and long term disability, and AD&D coverage; free telemedicine and counseling for employee household members; 7% mandatory TMRS participation with the City matching your contributions at a rate of 2:1; personal leave and vacation after 6 months of service; sick leave; paid holidays; employee appreciation and recognition events; free quarterly financial planning sessions; and more!
SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
Under general supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator, maintains all court records; assists in the preparation of case files for scheduling court cases for courtroom and administrative dockets, trials and hearing. Assist in utility billing as required.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Prepare case documents, notices, letter and schedules cases for trial, hearing and appeals.
- Perform administrative duties for court, which includes processing paperwork, scanning files in LaserFiche, printing and notarizing required documents, accurate data entry of case information, retrieving accident and incident reports and updating case status or various schedules.
- Answer external inquiries from attorneys and witnesses and internal inquiries from Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement.
- Create and print jackets as needed; process payments and maintains trial, or Attorney Plea Docket; researches and retrieves records stored in archives. Must be bondable.
- Assist the Judge and Prosecutor as needed. Make copies of court dockets; serve as backup to Court Administrator and Utility Billing when needed. Perform all other job duties as assigned.
- To effectively perform this job, regular attendance is required.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Sits, stands and converses for extended periods while assisting a constant stream of customers. Climbs ladders; lifts and retrieves boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Works well under pressure; ability to follow directions and assist other employees as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with/ability to learn Municipal Court policies and procedures
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to type 40 wpm and must be able to use 10-key calculator by touch
Experience working with personal computers and Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification – High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years general business and clerical experience involving public contact, preferably with at least one year of cashier/teller experience Municipal court experience is preferred, including a working knowledge of INCODE Court Software.
Will be required to obtain Level 1 Court Clerk certification within one year of employment.
The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $42,012 - $57,958
