NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Justice Clerk - Justice of the Peace Pct 2-1
Kyle, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$41K/yr - $43K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides software solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Justice Clerk to support the Hays County Justice of the Peace. The role involves performing a variety of administrative and accounting support functions, including preparing and processing legal documents, maintaining court dockets, and assisting in courtroom operations.
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Responsibilities
Performs and processes a variety of official documents such as citations, judgements, warrants, complaints, affidavits, routine reports, subpoenas, notices, jury lists, and form letters
Maintains court dockets; sets court dates, hearings, and trials, including jury trials
Coordinates court dates with attorneys and law enforcement officials
Assists the Judge in courtroom by providing information and ensuring information is accurate for cases
Collects fines and issues receipts
Enters case records and orders into computer system
Prepares case files for court hearings by preparing judgments, warrants and complaints
Performs and assists in the training of employees in procedures such as preparing and processing forms and orders involving the filing and disposition of civil claims, and criminal traffic cases. These cases may include hot check cases, nuisance violations, evictions, animal control, class c assaults cases, occupational license hearings, juvenile/parent violations and school truancy cases
Accepts and records pleas
Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, magistrate's orders, and time-served requests
Manages a cash drawer at high-volume window, balances drawer and prepares deposits
Approves installment payment agreements based on established criteria
Receives and processes payment of fees/fines, issues receipts and records dispositions
Assists customers in person and on the telephone, explaining procedures, fines, and forms
Prepares and transmits documentation to recall warrants and disseminates notifications
Approves and provides required information for defensive driving courses
Receives and processes citations from law enforcement officials and agencies
Prepares and sends form letters
Serves as liaison or primary point of contact with defendants, plaintiffs, judges, court personnel, constable officers, attorney’s, county and district attorney offices and law enforcements agencies
Assists Judge with inquest inquiries from funeral homes, medical examiners, tissue/organs businesses, families, and officers
Processes evictions, small claims, debt claims, writs, motions, subpoenas, orders, judgments, and abstract judgments
Performs receptionist duties, which involves greeting customer, answering telephone, responding to inquiries, taking messages, and making appointments
Performs routine office duties such as notarizing documents, witnessing signatures on oaths and affidavits, copying, and filing and maintaining documents
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires three years as a county court clerk or related experience
Preferred
Court Clerk Certification received through Texas Justice Court Training School preferred
Prefer bilingual (Spanish and English)
Ability to obtain Notary Public Certification
Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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