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Summary Responsible for accurately processing citations and other court documents / judicial paperwork through the Municipal justice system from initial contact through finalization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide customer service through various media to the public including explaining legal filing processes, calendaring procedures, fees, fines, jury service rules and/or other processes and procedures in response to Court actions. • Obtain, process and review legal documents of all judicial departments for completeness, timeliness and conformity to legal requirements. • Scan court documents to electronic format for ongoing judicial transference of information (Open Records request, research, management reports and etc). • May prepare and update court calendars by scheduling court appearances and hearings; may review case files for completeness and further processing requirements prior to and after court proceedings. • May update and advise staff of case readiness, trial status and courtroom availability. • May prepare and issue writs, warrants and other official court documents and correspondence as needed by the Municipal Court. • May process filing fees, cash bonds, fines, mail payments and account payments for citations, dismissals and judgments. • Update case records by posting information to automated case file as rulings and/or payments are finalized. Minimum Qualifications • 6 months to 1-year advanced training past the high school level • 2 years related experience in a Court environment or law enforcement agency Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Qualifications Education/ Experience : • 6 months to 1-year advanced training past the high school level • 2-3 years experience in a Municipal Court environment, Law enforcement agency or government customer service position and/or • 2 years experience in a payment processing environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Basic knowledge of court services • General knowledge of cash handling procedure • General knowledge of accurate posting of financial transactions • General knowledge of court and legal operations • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written correspondence • Skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access) • Skill at accurately scanning documents and indexing • Analytical skills in reviewing information • Ability to handle high volume of data entry with precision and accuracy Licenses and Certifications • Valid Class C Texas driver's license Physical Requirements / Work Environment The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.