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Human Resources Office
Herman "Butch" Kelly
McLennan County Records Building
214 N. 4th St., Suite 200
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: (254) 757-5158
Job-line: (254) 757-5255
Fax: (254) 757-5073
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Position:
Justice
of the Peace Court Clerk
Vacancy Number:
12-05-B4-3041-228
Department:
Justice of The Peace, Pct. 1 Pl. 2
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary Range:
$1,987.29 - $2,490.43
Per Month + Benefits Opening Date:
May 7, 2012
Closing Date: May 11,
2012
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
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Performs duties related to the criminal and civil functions, and other procedures
of the Court.
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Performs data entry on all criminal / civil cases; collects fines and costs, answers
in person inquiries, letters, or calls regarding such cases. Records abstracts,
or calls regarding cases as they progress through court determinations and orders.
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Aids people in filing Justice Court lawsuits.
Provides information relating to administrative Justice Court proceedings.
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Sets criminal cases for trials and gives parties notice of such settings. Answers
questions regarding such cases. Provides verbal and written answers to questions
regarding such cases. If jury is demanded
notifies District Clerk’s office of need for a jury.
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Receives fines, costs and generates receipts: disperses under scrutiny of JP / Auditor;
prepares bank deposits, reconciles daily collections and monthly totals; prepares
statistical reports for State Comptroller and financial reports for County Auditor
in regard to criminal docket activities of Justice Court.
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Requires ability to correctly answer numerous in-person and telephone inquiries
in a courteous manner.
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Will be required to attend continuing legal education classes.
OTHER DUTIES: Other
duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent sitting, some standing, walking, and light lifting,
also works at desk and computer
terminal.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Continuous indoor activity, and some contact with persons accused or convicted of
crimes.
EDUCATION ~ SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED. Must be pleasant and personable in dealing with the
public in person and on the phone.
Preferred - College degree, bilingual, two years of clerical
experience, with some relating to courts. Applicant should have computer experience,
including extensive Microsoft Office Professional, and be able to perform data entry,
operate typewriter, and fax machine, copy machine, and calculator.
To be considered, interested
McLennan County employees must submit a McLennan County Employment Application to
the Human Resources Department. Not
every applicant will be interviewed.
The hiring department will determine which candidates will be selected for an interview. EOE
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