Deputy Court Clerk IV

at  City of Corpus Christi

SUMMARY

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires associate degree (AA/AS); or 2 years technical certificate
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience
• Must obtain TMCEC Municipal Court Certification withing 18 months of employment
• A valid driver’s license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire

• Provide case resolution for citizens at the lobby windows following court procedures and maintaining compliance with the law, in an efficient, effective, and professional manner, including but not limited to processing pleas, processing requests for deferred disposition and driving safety course, and accepting proof of compliance.
• Collects fines and generates receipts, balances, and prepares deposits; generates reports; provides general information about policies and procedures; research requested information.
• Collect monies off-site from Community Court and Juvenile Off-Site Court when needed.
• Must be able to prepare own deposits and verify funds.
• Works as a Judge’s clerk in the Courtroom, reviewing and updating cases for defendants who have appeared for Court and have been issued orders from the Judge.
• The clerk confirms the case matches the orders from the Judge and is ready for next steps in the Court process.
• The clerk obtains the defendant’s written acknowledgment receipt of orders Records all court proceedings.
• Acts as “host” and clerk for all Webex hearings.
• Checks in defendants and attorneys into queueing system.
• Thoroughly review and create pre-warrant affidavits, if applicable, for all defendants who do not appear.
• Notifies all parties; processes all Motions filed with the Court and updates cases according to judicial orders.
• Schedules defendants’ cases for all types of hearings: Adult, Juvenile, Family Violence & Ordinance Pre-Trials, Jury Trials, Bench Trials, Motion and Administrative hearings, and Show Cause.
• Updating cases, scheduling cases on specific dockets, and mailing orders to all parties.
• Creates evidence lists and maintains storage of all evidence submitted during trials.
• Updates case records according to prosecutor instructions.
• Prepares cases for jury and bench trials.
• Submits appropriate documentation to DPS for all Family Violence offenses after an appearance.
• Provide case resolution for citizens who contact the court through the Municipal Court email.
• Provide case resolution for citizens who contact the court through the Municipal Court email responding withing 48 hours.
• This includes processing pleas, requests for deferred disposition or driving safety courses, accepting proof of compliance, payment plan requests, Motion requests, and Defense Attorney communication.
• Monitors and tracks collection plans and contacts delinquent customers and prepares and mails reminder notices.
• Assists customers ordered by the Judge to perform community service by providing a location and/or list of community non-profit organizations.
• Accurately enters data into court case management software and scans all documentation to the corresponding case. Updates notes appropriately.
• Assists Attorneys and defendants with motions for new trials and appeals.
• Collects fees and all appropriate documentation.
• Routes to Judicial or Administrative queues.
• Maintains customer records in the courts database system by entering fines, court costs, and other fees as determined by Municipal Court Presiding Judge.
• Maintain paper copy of all records per retention policies in the Retention Room.
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned