Deputy County Court Clerk - County Clerk's Office

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

About The Position

The Deputy County Court Clerk works in the County Clerk's Office and evaluates, analyzes, prepares, files, records, issues, retrieves, transports, and scans court documents. The clerk prepares, files, assigns, and dockets new cases according to office policy and statutory requirements. The position serves as clerk of court, assists the judge in the courtroom, administers oaths, and executes court orders. It requires maintaining knowledge of statutes and researching legal issues, auditing case events and caseloads, protecting confidential documents and data, and handling customer requests. The clerk collects fees, makes change, and reconciles cash drawers, with personal accountability for shortages. Participation in emergency-management activities may be required during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of job-related customer service or clerical experience.
Strong computer, data-entry, and typing skills, including typing 40 words per minute.
Ability to perform basic math and spelling.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and problem-solving, to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
Ability to complete tasks under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Various skills tests will be administered if selected for an interview.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, analyze, prepare, file, record, issue, retrieve, transport, and scan court documents.
Prepare, file, assign, and docket new cases according to office policy and statutory parameters.
Serve as clerk of court, assist the judge in the courtroom, administer oaths, and execute court orders.
Maintain knowledge of statutes and research legal issues.
Audit case events, activities, and caseloads by court.
Maintain confidentiality and security of documents and data.
Collect fees, make change, and reconcile and balance cash drawers; employees are personally accountable for shortages.
Assist customers, provide information, and process requests in person, by telephone, and by mail.
Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.