Deputy Clerk I - County Clerk

Bell County - Texas • Belton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Deputy County Clerk is a deputized employee of the County Clerk who performs acts which, under the seal of the County Court, become the official act of the County Clerk. A Deputy County Clerk acts as registrar, recorder, and custodian of Official Public Records, instruments, court pleadings, and other documents that are part of any cause of action filed in the County Courts at Law of Bell County, Texas. The Deputy County Clerk shall perform, in the name of the County Clerk, all official acts of the office of County Clerk, including but not limited to specialized tasks requiring application of department procedures and state law regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the department supervisor, the Chief Deputy and the County Clerk. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent and two (2) years of clerical experience
• Ability to type 45 wpm
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to organize and process work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to the general public, attorneys and their staff, and other County employees
• Perform successfully in a high-stress environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language

Responsibilities

• Interacts effectively with the public and/or other departments by answering routine inquiries; resolving basic customer service issues; and processing requests for information
• Performs clerical/support duties to include telephone inquiries; data entry; filing alphabetically and numerically
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, billings, and reports to other state and court agencies
• Collects, receipts, and disburses funds via cash handling; credit card processing and/or escrow accounting
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED