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

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

2d•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 is crucial for the efficient operation of the courts, involving the evaluation, analysis, preparation, filing, recording, issuing, retrieving, transporting, and scanning of all court documents. The position also entails preparing, filing, assigning, and docketing new cases according to office policy and statutory requirements. 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, researching legal issues, auditing case events, and ensuring the confidentiality and security of documents and data are key aspects of this role. Additionally, the position involves collecting fees, making change, reconciling cash drawers, and providing customer assistance in person, by phone, and via mail. Participation in emergency management activities during local states of disaster is also 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

Current Fort Bend County employee (excluding election workers)

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.