PT Deputy Court Clerk

Murphy, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 23

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees citizens and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being One City One Team of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

RespeCtful by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
ProfessiOnal by being knowledgeable competent and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
TrustwOrthy by delivering service in an open honest and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
FriendLy by committing to a harmonious engaging and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work This might be the place for you and the COOLest job youve ever had!

The City of MurphyMunicipal Courtseeks to add a PTDeputy Court Clerkto its dynamic team! The Deputy Court Clerk is responsible for assisting the public at the service window and by phone processing payments preparing and organizing court documents and supporting court staff with routine tasks.

Posting Closure Notice
The City of Murphy may modify withdraw or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is FLSA non-exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #24.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

Min $19.24/hour
Mid $21.16/hour
Max $23.09/hour

For application support or to check the status of your application contact Human Resources by e-mailing

Examples of Duties

WORK PERFORMED

Provides customer service to defendants parents of defendants attorneys and the public at the service window and by phone answering questions setting court dates and providing general information on court procedures.
Receives payments for fines fees and cash bonds in the form of cash check money order or credit card; issues receipts and balances cash drawer.
Prepares and organizes court files both electronic and paper including scanning filing and digital imaging.
Prepares basic court documents such as subpoenas payment plans notices and letters; organizes materials for court dockets.
Enters and updates case information in the court software system accurately.
Notifies defendants complainants witnesses and jurors of court dates and appearances.
Explains municipal court procedures to defendants complainants and attorneys in person on the phone or in writing.
Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as assigned.
Processes case files judgments court transcripts and appeal bonds as required.
Works with the bailiff on warrant collections and maintaining warrant files.
Responds to inquiries and resolves routine complaints from defendants complainants and attorneys.
Adheres to departmental personnel and safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One (1) year of Clerical Customer Service and cash-handling experience.
Must be bondable

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently hold or obtain with two (2) years of hire a Level I Municipal Court Clerk Certification as issued by the Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA)

Experience in a municipal or justice court setting or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Municipal Court experience in Texas preferred.
Bilingual skills helpful.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment
Required to occasionally lift twenty-five (25) pounds

Job DescriptionThe City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees citizens and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being One City One Team of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by hon...