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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

human.resources@co.mclennan.tx.us


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:

·        Performs duties related to the criminal and civil functions, and other procedures of the Court.

·        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.

·        Aids people in filing Justice Court lawsuits.  Provides information relating to administrative Justice Court proceedings.

·        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.

·        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.

·        Requires ability to correctly answer numerous in-person and telephone inquiries in a courteous manner.

·        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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