Human Resources Office Herman "Butch" Kelly McLennan County Records Building 214 N. 4th St., Suite 200 Waco, TX 76701 Phone: (254) 757-5158 Job-line: (254) 757-5255 Fax: (254) 757-5073 human.resources@co.mclennan.tx.us

Position:                     Chief J.P. Court Clerk          

Vacancy Number:      12-02-B6-3086-226

Department:              Justice Of The Peace, Pct. 7

FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt

Salary Range:           $2,271.21 - $3,117.74

  Per Month + Benefits 

Opening Date:            February 7, 2012                     “ Revised “

Closing Date:             February 20, 2012

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

·        Responsible for upholding supervision of the office by checking work for accuracy, maintaining supplies, training employees, getting and implementing office procedures and coordinating docket procedures.

·        Controls department’s financial information by filing reports, making copies, maintaining financial reports and interfacing with the County Auditor and the County Treasurer’s Offices.

·        Receives payments by collecting fees, issuing receipts, entering information into computer, handling hot-checks, processing payments by mail, and preparing bank statements.

·        Assists the general-public by answering questions, providing information, scheduling weddings, taking payments, and other various duties.

·        Processes criminal and civil suits by typing forms, filing and dating documents, logging information in docket books, issuing warrants, and processing various forms and certificates.

·        Maintains court docket by setting court dates and hearings, notifying appropriate parties, processing documents, and issuing summons.

·        Communicates the updates and the changes in the law by attending seminars and schools, reading newsletters, and notifying appropriate parties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous sitting, walking, reaching, and bending. some light lifting; works at desk and computer terminal. 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Individual works indoors in a well-lighted office environment, some contact with person’s accused or convicted of crimes.

EDUCATION ~ SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE: Required - High School Diploma or GED. Supervisory experience, knowledge of basic operational / technical office processes, and the ability to read legal documents. Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations, calculate abstracts and compose letters.  Must have accounting experience and the ability to provide information and answer questions from the public in an acceptable manner.