Deputy Court Clerk

Deputy Court Clerk Salary $37,164.01 - $54,258.33 Annually Location DeSoto, TX Job Type Regular Fulltime Job Number 01214 Department Municipal Court Opening Date 09/15/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt * Description * Benefits Description This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto * L- We lift up our community * O- We take ownership of our collective performance * V- We value and respect all employees * E- We empower employees to grow The purpose of this position is to complete administrative assistance to the court.

This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments, subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys.

Other duties include maintaining records and information.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities * 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, accident 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.

* Completes administrative duties by sorting and distributing mail; processing judicial correspondence; updating court calendars; processing warrant information, bonds, accident and jail information; answering the phone and responding to inquiries; communicating with outside agencies; and ensuring all records are filed and retained.

Qualifications * High School graduation or equivalent * Three years of administrative experience Supplemental Information * Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials * Ability to be certified for TCIC/NCIC and TLETS * Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products Employee Benefit Information Health Insurance- BCBS Dental Insurance- BCBS Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight Flexible Spending - Payflex Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses.

Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year). Sick Leave Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year). Holidays Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200). Worker's Compensation Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower Payroll deduction for employee participation.

City does not contribute.