Deputy Court Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Deputy Court Clerk

JOB CLASS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Courts

REPORTS TO: Court Administrator

LOCATION: 315 S Bender Ave, Humble, TX 77338 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday; OT as Required

E SSENTIAL*: No

Position Summary: 

Under general supervision provides essential front‐line customer service for City of Humble Municipal Court by performing routine clerical and accounting duties. Duties include processing citations, collecting fees and fines, scheduling court dates, trials or hearings and works with the Municipal Court Judge to conduct Court business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and process all incoming citations, warnings, complaints, and related documents for completeness and accuracy; collect fees and fines, and schedule court dates, trials, and hearings; prepare court dockets, jury charges, subpoenas, and a variety of correspondence for defendants and/or attorneys.

• Collaborate with the Municipal Court Judge in the courtroom and conduct court proceedings in a professional and respectful manner.

• Perform efficiently under time constraints and high-pressure conditions, including managing heavy workloads, frequent interruptions, high phone volume, and challenging interactions, while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and meeting deadlines.

• Maintain files and correspondence for the court.

• Use Municipal Court software and programs, public records retention software and programs, and remain current on upgrades or changes.

• Provides assistance and information to the public.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Dependable and punctual with a strong commitment to timely attendance.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Skilled at multitasking and maintaining composure in high-pressure or demanding situations.

• Knowledgeable in public records retention requirements, including related software and Municipal Court systems.

• Knowledge of court operations and municipal laws.

• Possess strong organizational, computer and basic accounting skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Municipal Court experience (preferred).

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in customer service and cash receipts.

• Experience using MS office applications.

• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Experience with Municipal Court software and public records retention software and programs.

• Must be able to pass physical, drug screen and background check (including CJIS clearance).

Essential Position: 

No. This is not a position that is essential to the provision of emergency services during and/or following a disaster.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: 

This job is performed primarily in a controlled office environment and may

experience periods of working under tight schedules and deadlines, multiple distractions, heavy phone volume and difficult

situations with the public.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of

knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all‐inclusive list of work

requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other divisional areas to cover for absences,

to equalize work during peak periods and/or otherwise balance workload.