Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Court Clerk Associate
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (60) Admin/Supp
Class Code: 12166 Salary Grade: MA6
Approved: February 20, 1998 Last Revised: February 13, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under close supervision, this position works in conjunction with other clerical and administrative personnel to perform a variety of routine clerical duties for the Municipal Court following established policies and procedures.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Enters traffic, parking, and criminal misdemeanor cases into computer system.
  2. Operates computer to retrieve case and defendant information and/or update defendant address.
  3. Greets visitors and directs general public to appropriate area. Answers telephone and handles routine questions. from the general public, routing calls or taking messages as needed.
  4. Responds to record requests, including certifying documents.
  5. Records data on appropriate form/log.
  6. Verifies data for accuracy and completeness.
  7. Distributes materials.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of general clerical or secretarial experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.