TEMP - Court Services Assistant

Summary

Responsible for providing administrative support to Municipal Court Department and staff and carrying out administrative responsibilities as established through departmental needs.

Target Hiring Range: $16.00 / hr

• Verify completeness and correctness of court filings to prevent errors and delays.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external requests.
• Handle incoming calls, take messages, and direct calls to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate and schedule court appearances, meetings, and other important dates.
• Regularly review and update case records to reflect the latest developments and information.
• Collaborate with team members on various office projects, offering support as needed.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 2 years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/

Experience:

• Up to 1 year advanced study or training beyond the high school level
• 2 years administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of cash handling procedure
• 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
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
• Bilingual preferred

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; because the work environment requires face-to-face interaction with customers the incumbent may be exposed to high stress, non-violent confrontational situations. The incumbent is expected to adequately use verbal skills to defuse interpersonal confrontation or conflict.