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City of DeSoto

Deputy Court Clerk-Part-Time

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A Municipal, License, or Court Clerk works in a municipal office to assist people applying for a permit or license. Processes applications and answers questions, collects fees, distributes permits and licenses when they are approved, and maintains office records.

$42,743 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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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 provide administrative assistance to the court.
This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas, summons, and warrants; setting cases for trial; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Other duties may include maintaining records and information. 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. High School graduation or equivalent; Two (2) years of administrative experience; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Valid Driver's License. Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products; 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 Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public. Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred;