Purpose of Position
Provide administrative assistance to the Municipal Court Clerk
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision Received
The immediate supervisor for this position is the Municipal Court Clerk.
Supervision Exercised
May supervise Part-time Deputy Court Clerk or Intern as assigned.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a highly preferred skill for the position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain highly organized and accurate court records.
- Enter traffic, parking, and criminal citations into the court docketing system.
- Enter police reports and associated documentation into the docketing system.
- Process court files and record final dispositions in accordance with state and local requirements.
- Prepare and transmit abstracts to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
- Communicate with DPS regarding driver's license suspensions, reinstatements, and required documentation.
- Ensure all required paperwork, forms, and documents are completed accurately and timely.
- Prepare warrants and process them once executed.
- Notify defendants, attorneys, and agencies of scheduled court dates.
- Answer questions regarding court dates, procedures, and case status.
- Assist defendants and attorneys with petitions, motions, and other filings.
- Prepare orders for judicial review and signature.
- File affidavits, schedule revocation hearings, and update case status.
- Manage outstanding fines, set payment plans, and assist with collection processes.
- Send mailed and electronic notices related to fines, compliance, and court requirements.
- Work independently and as part of a team on special projects, collection dockets, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain and update court compliance and non-compliance records.
- Attend court sessions and assist the Judge in place of the Court Clerk when required.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform general clerical duties and administrative support tasks.
- Answer a multi-line telephone system and route calls professionally.
- Assist Judges, Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Defense Attorneys, law enforcement, and the public with requests made to the clerk's office.
- Assist in receiving, receipting, and accounting for payments made to the Municipal Court.
- Maintain office supply inventory.
- Take court minutes when assigned.
- Assist in court on a rotation with other clerks.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.