Williamson County
Justice of the Peace 1-Court Clerk II (Criminal)
Williamson County, Houston, Texas, United States,
JOB SUMMARY
THIS POSITION IS FUNDED EFFECTIVE 10/1/2024 AND THE HIRE DATE WILL NOT BE PRIOR TO 10/1/2024Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk II is responsible for a variety of increasingly complex legal procedural duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court involving the filing and disposition of criminal and traffic cases.EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Provides customer service and performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case filesPrepares and processes varied legal procedures and documents including summons, subpoenas, notifications, motions, orders, judgments, abstracts, appeals and dismissalsSets court appearance schedule and assists with docket coordinationServes as courtroom clerk, as requiredPrepares a variety of reports related to case management and complianceCross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignmentsWorks with various local, county and state agenciesUtilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and proceduresSchedules court hearings and mails out noticesAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedCriminal Clerk Assignment:Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requestsPrepares, issues and recalls warrants and disseminates notificationsProcesses cash bonds, surety bonds, appeal bonds, bond forfeitures and bond surrendersProcesses Driver Safety course applicationsORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to – Court AdministratorDirect Reports – NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standingPosition involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objectsENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh-volume court with stressful situationsInteraction with persons accused or convicted of crimesIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of clerical experience, with six (6) months experience in a court or legal setting; or six (6) months experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionOne (1) year cash-handling experienceWorking knowledge of specific job-related technologyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionExperience with Odyssey NavigatorBilingual (Spanish)EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at
www.wilco.org/hr .Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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THIS POSITION IS FUNDED EFFECTIVE 10/1/2024 AND THE HIRE DATE WILL NOT BE PRIOR TO 10/1/2024Reporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk II is responsible for a variety of increasingly complex legal procedural duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court involving the filing and disposition of criminal and traffic cases.EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Provides customer service and performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case filesPrepares and processes varied legal procedures and documents including summons, subpoenas, notifications, motions, orders, judgments, abstracts, appeals and dismissalsSets court appearance schedule and assists with docket coordinationServes as courtroom clerk, as requiredPrepares a variety of reports related to case management and complianceCross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignmentsWorks with various local, county and state agenciesUtilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and proceduresSchedules court hearings and mails out noticesAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedCriminal Clerk Assignment:Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requestsPrepares, issues and recalls warrants and disseminates notificationsProcesses cash bonds, surety bonds, appeal bonds, bond forfeitures and bond surrendersProcesses Driver Safety course applicationsORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to – Court AdministratorDirect Reports – NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standingPosition involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objectsENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh-volume court with stressful situationsInteraction with persons accused or convicted of crimesIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of clerical experience, with six (6) months experience in a court or legal setting; or six (6) months experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionOne (1) year cash-handling experienceWorking knowledge of specific job-related technologyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionExperience with Odyssey NavigatorBilingual (Spanish)EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at
www.wilco.org/hr .Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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