Deputy County Court Clerk - County Clerk's Office - Courts Division

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Deputy County Court Clerk to join the County Clerk's Office, Courts Division. This role involves evaluating, analyzing, preparing, filing, recording, issuing, retrieving, transporting, and scanning all court documents. The position also includes preparing, filing, assigning, and docketing new cases according to office policy and statutory parameters. The Deputy County Court Clerk will serve as the clerk of court, assist the judge in the courtroom, administer oaths, and execute all orders. Maintaining knowledge of statutes and the ability to research legal issues is crucial. Responsibilities also include auditing case events, activities, and caseloads by court, maintaining confidentiality and security of documents and data, and collecting fees while reconciling cash drawers. The role requires assisting customers in person, by phone, and via mail, and participating in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year job related customer service or clerical experience.
• Strong computer, data entry, and typing skills (40 wpm).
• Ability to do basic math and spelling.
• Strong written communication, 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 while under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Various skills tests will be administered if selected for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, analyzes, prepares, files, records, issues, retrieves, transports and scans all court documents.
• Prepares, files, assigns and dockets new cases based on office policy and parameters set by statute.
• Serves as clerk of court, assists judge in courtroom, administers oaths, and executes all orders.
• Maintains knowledge of statutes and must be able to research legal issues.
• Audits case events, activities, and caseload by court.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of documents and data.
• Collects fees and makes change; reconciles and balance cash drawers, held personally accountable for shortages.
• Assists customers, provides information and processes requests in person, on the telephone and via mail.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

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