Court Clerk - City of Lancaster, TX : Job Details

Salary: $21.10 Hourly Location : Lancaster, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 5402 - 2025 Department: Municipal Court Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Summary This position is to complete administrative assistance to the municipal court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payment, subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets cases for trial by reviewing information; entering data; setting dates and times; notifying potential jurors; informing defendants of case dates; preparing dockets; and processing post-trial monies and records.
• Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant, bonds, and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained.
• Provides customer service by answering the phone and referring callers; processing correspondence and requests from defendants; receiving payments; scheduling payment plans; processing deferred disposition cases; and responding to defensive driving inquiries.
• Examines legal documents submitted to court for adherence court procedures, prepares case folders, and posts, files, or routes documents.
• Secures information for judges, and contacts witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court, and instructs parties when to appear in court.
• Responsible for the accurate accounting of court receipts on a daily basis, maintains security with cash drawer.
• Records case disposition, court orders, and arrangement for payment of court fees.
• Collects court fees or fines and records amounts collected.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred. Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC Ability to be a Notary Public The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more. To learn more details, vist our 01 Do you have experience working in a Municipal Court setting, interacting with the public?

• Yes - I have significant experience and feel confident in this area
• No direct experience, but I am eager and willing to learn.
• Limited experience, but I have some transferable skills and exposure.

02 Will a background check show prior convictions on your record? If yes, please explain. 03 Can you work both independently as well as with others?

• Yes, I work well independently and collaboratively
• Yes, but I prefer working independently
• Yes, but I prefer working with others
• No

04 Do you have customer service experience working with individuals who may be upset?

• Yes, I have extensive experience in this area
• Yes, I have some experience in this area
• No, but I am willing to learn

05 Do you have attention for detail and can minimize errors? Can you design processes to prevent the occurrence of future errors?

• Yes, I am highly detail-oriented and have experience designing error-prevention processes
• Yes, I am detail-oriented, but have limited experience designing processes
• No, but I am willing to learn and develop these skills

06 Are you bilingual? If yes, please specify the language(s). Required Question