PT Deputy Court Clerk

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• RespeCtful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• ProfessiOnal – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• TrustwOrthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• FriendLy – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy Municipal Court seeks to add a PT Deputy Court Clerk to its dynamic team! The Deputy Court Clerk is responsible for assisting the public at the service window and by phone, processing payments, preparing and organizing court documents, and supporting court staff with routine tasks.

The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

This opportunity is FLSA non‑exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #24. The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid‑range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

Min $19.24/hour
Mid $21.16/hour
Max $23.09/hour

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e‑mailing hr.

• Provides customer service to defendants, parents of defendants, attorneys, and the public at the service window and by phone, answering questions, setting court dates, and providing general information on court procedures.
• Receives payments for fines, fees, and cash bonds in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card; issues receipts and balances cash drawer.
• Prepares and organizes court files, both electronic and paper, including scanning, filing, and digital imaging.
• Prepares basic court documents such as subpoenas, payment plans, notices, and letters; organizes materials for court dockets.
• Enter and updates case information in the court software system accurately.
• Notifies defendants, complainants, witnesses, and jurors of court dates and appearances.
• Explains municipal court procedures to defendants, complainants, and attorneys in person, on the phone, or in writing.
• Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as assigned.
• Processes case files, judgments, court transcripts, and appeal bonds as required.
• Works with the bailiff on warrant collections and maintaining warrant files.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves routine complaints from defendants, complainants, and attorneys.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year of Clerical, Customer Service, and cash‑handling experience.
• Must be bondable.

• Currently hold, or obtain with two (2) years of hire, a Level I Municipal Court Clerk Certification as issued by the Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA).
• Experience in a municipal or justice court setting, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Municipal Court experience in Texas preferred.
• Bilingual skills helpful.

• May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre‑employment job performance assessment.
• Required to occasionally lift twenty‑five (25) pounds.