A Municipal Court Clerk is responsible for performing the daily operations of the municipal court. Duties and responsibilities associated with the post are listed on the Municipal Court Clerk Resume as – undertaking responsibility for clerical and administrative support assignments, preparing court dockets, records sentences, and following through completion of sentencing and taking appropriate action, preparing bench warrants, and issuing showcase orders, assisting in the coordination of court matters with defendants, defense counsel, and City Prosecutor; responding to requests for information from the municipal court judge, public safety officers, and attorneys on the facts, circumstances, and status of pending cases.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – knowledge of general office procedures, working knowledge of the legal language and legal procedures, the ability to carry out oral and written instructions, deep understanding of the court and criminal procedures, and multitasking skills. A high school diploma or GED is commonplace among job applicants.
Summary : A highly motivated individual with professional phone skills. Proficient in the operation and use of Windows operating systems and some experience with Linux operating system. A trained business liaison and customer relations expert with a passion for learning new things. Trained as a Municipal Court Clerk.
Skills : Annual Reports, Bill Adjustment, Billing, Billing Arrangements.
Description :
Performed clerical duties in a court of law.
Secured information for judges.
Obtained information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, litigants.
Recorded court proceeding outcomes.
Amended indictments.
Endorsed indictments with necessary information.
Explained court procedures or forms to parties in cases, the general public.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Objective : Seeking a Municipal Court Clerk position that will allow an opportunity to utilize my skills and business knowledge in the interest of company growth and profitability.
Skills : MS Office, Customer Service, Payment Specialst.
Description :
Responsible for receiving and posting payments in computer database.
Included accepting payments in person at customer service counter, by mail or after-hours deposits.
Responsible for receiving and posting cash bonds in computer database.
Responsible for assisting the public with questions or concerns regarding citations, payment plans, court dates.
Provided requested information for military and handgun applicants regarding Class C charges.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all dockets for court.
Prepared case files for judicial and prosecution review.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Business Management
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Objective : Possess solid computer skills. Excellent working knowledge using PC, HIS, People Soft, Citrix, SAP, FoodTRAK, and KRONOS systems; Microsoft Word, Access, Excel; Tipps Court A team player. Conducting audits and variance analyses, and maintain/update accurate inventories. Synopsis of Achievements Created Revenue vs.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Rectrak, Kronos, Peoplesoft, Customer Service , Clerical, Administrative , Sap, Citrix, Inventory Management, Information Technology, Cashier, Cash Management, Managerial, Programming.
Description :
Attended all sessions of court, prepare and maintain case records.
Entered information related to outcome of courtroom proceedings, findings, orders, and decisions into computer system.
Scheduled court proceedings.
Maintained a balanced court calendar.
Administered Oath to witnesses.
Recorded the presence of witnesses / interpreters and other attendees.
Scheduled and followed up referrals to court-related agencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor In Criminal Justice
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Objective : Skilled in fast paced environments, multitasking, handling confidential and time sensitive documents all while under little to no supervision. Excellent communication skills, which are necessary for successful and productive working relationships.
Skills : Municipal Court Clerk, Planning Skills.
Description :
Maintained warrants in Incode, prepare court dockets, assist in preparation of complaints, appeals, judgments, while corresponding with defendants and attorneys.
Served as a court room clerk.
Responsible for data entry, reporting convictions to DPS and maintaining the OCA (Office of Court Administration) report.
Answered incoming phone calls for City Hall, Police Dept and Water Dept.
Filed for all departments and greet general public at the front counter.
Entered account payable and receivables into Quickbooks, issue checks to pay invoices, weekly payroll out of the general fund and utility funds.
Provided driving records from the Department of Transportation for Court information.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS In Paralegal
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Summary : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Municipal Court Clerk professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Cashier, Customer Service.
Description :
Prepared case dockets for the court hearings.
Filed of completed cases.
Worked walk up windows and collect fees and fines.
Received certification for court clerk which is required in the State of Texas.
Fulfilled all continuing education each year.
Used Data Entry accurately of tickets.
Issued court summons.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Summary : Municipal Court Clerk with an academic background in business administration and project management. Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and understanding of the processes required to execute projects efficiently within a Project Management Office. Able to implement and execute strategic planning and process improvements to increase the functionality and productivity of an organization.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Ten Key, Multi-Line Phone System, Multi-Line Phone System, Filing, Filing, Customer Service.
Description :
Managed and coordinated all activities in Probation Reception.
Provided quality customer service and serve as a primary public point of contact.
Processed a high volume of intakes, both walk-ins, and defendants coming from the court.
Managed a high volume of telephone inquiries.
Increased efficiency through the reduction of reports and assist in the expedition process.
Oversaw research, processed, printed, and distributed various reports.
Processed, printed, and mailed a variety of reminder notices.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master Of Business Administration
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Objective : Adept at working in professional environments and/ or escalating situations. Maintain confidentiality and maintain ethical standards while providing excellent customer service and information to an inquiring public. Maintaining a professional attitude while communicating with individuals of all levels of understanding. Efficient at obtaining the Who, What, When, Where and Why in all situations,.
Skills : Data entry, HTML, Website maintenance, Typing, Faxing.
Description :
Able to work with auditors and locate any requested transactions that were questionable.
Kept minutes, collected all monies due Catoosa and the State of Oklahoma.
Balanced cash before leaving the city hall complex that night in presence of a police officer.
Entered all tickets written by police officers each day, including those for casinos on Indian land.
Collected and remitted fees due to state for each ticket, and suspended drivers license of those who did not comply.
Prepared for court each week including any trials requested Maintained working relationship with officers, attorneys, and offenders First point of contact for anyone with a ticket.
Implemented the creation and maintenance of the Probation Reception manual.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Summary : A highly motivated, self-starter seeking a challenging and rewarding position. I am seeking an opportunity where my professional skill set will make a positive impact, demonstrate value, and be an asset to a company.
Skills : Microsoft Office, P3 Accounting System.
Description :
Managed the entire Court system and parts of the Police Department, I was answerable directly to the Judge and was authorised to act in his behalf taking action on warrants and arrests.
In charged of all bookkeeping, ticket and warrant control, Court scheduling, formulating, charging and compiling criminal complaints.
Kept track of all changing laws in order to update staff, handle all P.R.
Assigned and entered initial appearance dates and preliminary hearing dates on court computer database.
Instructed parties on timing of court appearances.
Answered the public's questions about court records and procedures Recorded case dispositions, court orders, arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Assisted clients in person and via phone by retrieving information, files, and providing general information regarding scheduling of court dates, defensive driving, deferred adjudication, warrants, and granting extensions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates In Law Enforcement
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Headline : Responsible for Performing a full range of court operations work including case processing in traffic, criminal, and civil using an electronic case processing system, related applications, and equipment.
Skills : Typing 50-60 wpm, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Legal Solutions, Legal Research, Customer/Public Service; Paralegal Studies.
Description :
Performed legal clerical work in the Municipal court system.
Processed, received and filed Municipal court cases and reported court disposition information.
Organized and maintained court files.
Clarified any issues or questions with citations and complaints.
Accepted payments of fees and fines and issued receipts to citizens.
Balanced cash received daily.
Researched, compiled, typed, recorded and filed a wide variety of court records, reports and materials including citations, summons, warrants, letters, reports, and complaints.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS In Education Studies
Municipal Court Clerk Resume
Summary : As a Municipall Court Clerk, responisible for Effectively greeting visitors to department and advises defendants of their rights in reference to Municipal Court procedures and provides public information as authorized by department and/or State Law.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Dispatcher, Data Entry, Filing, Receptionist, Chiropractic Assistant, Court Clerk, Correctional Officer, Loss Prevention.
Description :
Prepared court dockets for citations issued by the Police Department.
Coordinated court activities with the Municipal Court Judge, Attorneys, and City Staff as required Notifies defendants and jurors of mandatory court appearances and the penalties for failure to show in court; informs the defendants of Municipal Court procedures.
Received and post payments for fines and bonds.
Transmitted fines accepted to the Municipal Judge for case disposition.
Prepared all warrants as needed.
Maintained accurate records for the court which include dockets, minutes of court proceedings, fee book, receipt books, and a file of prior violators; transfers all closed case dockets to storage boxes and labels with appropriate destruction date.
Performed some duties of the Clerk/Receptionist as needed.
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