Deputy County Court Clerk - County Clerk's Office - Courts Division
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 Clerk will serve as the clerk of court, assist the judge in the courtroom, administer oaths, and execute all orders. Maintaining knowledge of statutes, researching legal issues, and auditing case events, activities, and caseloads are key responsibilities. The role requires maintaining the confidentiality and security of documents and data, collecting fees, making change, and reconciling cash drawers, with personal accountability for any shortages. Additionally, the position involves assisting customers, providing information, and processing requests in person, by phone, and via mail. Participants may also be involved in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
