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Williamson County ยท 2 weeks ago

JP4 Court Clerk I

Williamson County is seeking a Court Clerk I to support the Justice of the Peace Court through various administrative and customer service duties. The role involves processing court documents, providing customer service, and managing legal transactions and collections.

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Responsibilities

Performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case files
Provides customer service and directs incoming calls, faxes and mail
Performs extensive data entry and maintains database
Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures
Schedules court hearings and processes related documents
Serves as courtroom clerk, when necessary
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Develops and maintains internal collections and warrant diversion program including outreach letters, emails, and calls
Collects outstanding fines, fees, and missing documentation
Works with admins and judge to offer or modify payment plans, deferrals, and dismissals
Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requests
Receives and processes payment of fees/fines, issues receipts and records dispositions
Manages a cash drawer at high-volume window, balances drawer and prepares deposits
Recalls warrants and disseminates notifications
Prepares varied legal documents including citations, writs, motions, subpoenas, orders, judgements and abstract of judgements
Processes evictions, small claims, debt claims, bond forfeitures, appeals and transfer of venues

Qualification

Clerical experienceCash-handling experienceLegal document preparationOdyssey NavigatorBilingual (Spanish)

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of clerical experience
One (1) year cash-handling experience
Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

Preferred

Three (3) years of clerical work experience
Three (3) years of cash-handling experience
Work experience in a court or legal setting
Experience with Odyssey Navigator
Bilingual (Spanish)

Benefits

Group health plans for medical and dental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements
Retirement benefits
Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
Retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation)
12 paid holidays

Company

Williamson County

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Williamson County is a government website that provides information about the city's elected officials, departments, and businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alison Gleason PMP, CGCIO
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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Richard Semple, MPA, CGCIO, CISM
Chief Information Officer
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