Deputy Court Clerk

Job Title

Administrative Assistant for Municipal Court

Job Description

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

L- We lift up our community

O- We take ownership of our collective performance

V- We value and respect all employees

E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to complete administrative assistance to the court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Other duties include maintaining records and information.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; scheduling and communicating case dates; notifying potential jurors; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records;
• Provides administrative support, including answering phone calls; distributing mail; maintaining records; processing warrants, bonds, accident and jail information; and ensuring records are filed and retained;
• Provides customer service to the public and outside agencies by answering phone calls and referring calls; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs;
• Ability to work in a jail housing environment, which may include high noise levels, odors, and/or individuals displaying challenging behaviors;
• Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS;
• Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Education Pay

Social Security

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Worker's Compensation

Fire/Police Eligible for Education/Certification pay

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Contact Information

Employer: City of DeSoto

Department: Municipal Court

Address: 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto, Texas, 75115

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