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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Court Clerk Assistant


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (60) Admin/Supp
Class Code: 12167 Salary Grade: MA7
Approved: February 20, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017


Purpose:
  Under general supervision, works in conjunction with other Court personnel, judges, and prosecutors to perform a wide variety of court case management functions.
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. Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types.
  2. Updates case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
  3. Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring.
  4. Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets.
  5. Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance.
  6. Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order).
  7. Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket.
  8. Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest.
  9. Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports;
  10. Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems.
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.
  • Knowledge of appropriate laws, policy or procedures dependent on circumstances.
  • Knowledge of court proceedings.
  • Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to handle hostile or difficult customers.
  • Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to use document scanners and related software applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
  • 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 four (4) years of related experience
    OR
  • Associates degree plus two (2) years of related 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.